Field Day was held on Saturday, June 14,2003 at the Mid-State Fairgrounds in

Paso Robles. There was alotof fun and excitement going onthroughout the day. Theweather was hot and sunnywhich seemed to add to gener-al glow of the day.

Thank you to all of the volun-teers, from the Event Chairs

to the Division Chairs to thosewho jumped in to help outthroughout Field Day. A hugeThank You to the Sponsors ofsome of the Field Day awards:Mid-State Dairy Goats, ChispaDairy Goats, SLODOG, LemosFeed & Pet Supply, AtascaderoHay & Feed, AB Livestock,Walker Prototype Services,San Luis Obispo Kennel Club,Sew Fun, August & Carolina

Harden, Sheryl Easterbrook, and Bruce &Susan Roden.

Another thank you goes toeveryone who attended

and participated at Field Day.

FIELD DAY RESULTS

BIRDHOUSESCLASS:Recycled:

Michael Evans, CambriaDecorated:

Natori Coleman, Valley o/t Bears

Other:Alexis Leage, Edna

People’s Choice:Brett Buckingham, Cerro Alto

Best of Show:Michael Evans, Cambria

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University of California Cooperative Extension

Field Day Festivities

JULY 2003

University of California, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and San Luis Obispo County Cooperating.

A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR 4-H MEMBERS, LEADERS & PARENTS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

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Not One, but TWOState Ambassadors

. . . inside . . .Pass It On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Field Day Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3State Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Horse Field Day Results . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Field Day Results (continued) . . . 6 & 7State Presentation Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7More Horse Field Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Community Service Recognition . . . . . . 9All Star Info/CA 4-H Horse Classic . . . 10Volunteers Wanted/Game Corner . . . . 11Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The San Luis Obispo County 4-H YouthDevelopment Program is proud to

announce that All Star Brandon Emerson ofValley of the Bears and Senior All StarNakia Wheeler of Rio Ranchers have beenselected to be a part of the 2003-2004 4-HState Ambassador Team. Formerly calledthe Diamond Star program, the 4-H StateAmbassador program was started in 2001.The last Diamond Star to represent San LuisObispo County was (continued on page 4)

Vanessa Koenig and her rabbit,Tiger are all smiles during

Field Day.

news &&views is published by the SanLuis Obispo County4-H Youth Program,University of California,Cooperative Extension,Division of Agricultureand Natural Resources.news &&views is amonthly newsletter for 4-H leaders, mem-bers and parents in San Luis ObispoCounty. Submit articles and photos bythe 15th of each month to:

Jill Garcia, Editor4-H Office2156 Sierra Way, Suite CSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401(805) 781-5943 www.slo4h.orgjgarcia@co.slo.ca.us

Richard P. Enfield, 4-H Youth Development Advisor

The University of California prohibits dis-crimination against or harassment of anyperson on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, religion, sex, physical or mental dis-ability, medical condition (cancer-related orgenetic characteristics), ancestry, maritalstatus, age, sexual orientation, citizenship,or status as a covered veteran (special dis-abled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran or anyother veteran who served on active dutyduring a war or in a campaign or expedi-tion for which a campaign badge has beenauthorized). University Policy is intended tobe consistent with the provisions of appli-cable State and Federal laws. Inquiriesregarding the University’s nondiscrimina-tion policies may be directed to theAffirmative Action/Staff Personnel ServicesDirector, University of California,Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1111Franklin, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA, 94607-5200, (510) 987-0096.

No endorsement of named productsand/or companies is intended, nor is criticism implied of similar products and/orcompanies which are not mentioned.

Persons with special needs wishing toattend a program should contact the 4-HOffice in advance. Efforts will be made toaccommodate your special needs.

Pass It On Info...2003 State Rules for California Fairs are currently availableon the Department of Food and Agriculture website,www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe. Additional information or questions canbe addressed to Tomme Jo Dale at (916)263-2948.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Summer Programs.Saturday in the Garden - June 14th, July 12, August 9th from1:00-4:00 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.Families are invited to come learn something new each monthof the year. Garden tours are at 1:00 p.m. and a guest speak-er gives a talk in the amphitheatre at 2:00 p.m. Plant FamilyCamp - August 11th-15th - Monday through Friday from 9:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children ages 5 to 15, bring a parent withthem for a fun-filled week of camp activities. The theme of thecamp is California Plant Families. Explore how plants arenamed according to family characteristics they have in com-mon. Call 546-3501 or visit www.slobg.org for more details.

A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet is now availableonline regarding raffles, drawings, door prizes and othergames of chance. This FAQ may be accessed by visitinghttp://ca4h.org/4hresource/handbook/.

Fundraiser opportunity. The Stone Soup Music Faire, whichwill be held August 23 & 24, 2003 is accepting applications forbooths at their event. Questions and application requests,please call the Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce at 489-4147.

Scholarship: Target invites applications for All-AroundScholarship program for high school seniors and college stu-dents to recognize volunteer work and academic achievement.Applications are due November 1, 2003 and available athttp://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target cg schol-arship.

The CA 4-H YD Office is searching for volunteers or staff whowould be interested in leading one of the Washington FocusPrograms during the summer of 2004. Apply by 08/01/03. Formore info contact Pat English at pnenglish@ucdavis.edu.

No computer? Call the 4-H Office at 781-5943 and requestany of the above website information to be mailed to you.

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CAVIESCLASS:Intermediate

Candice Takhvar, Canyon Country

Best of ShowCandice Takhvar, Canyon

Country

SWINECLASS:Novice

Trevor Marsano, ChaparralAndrew Cook, ShandonJennifer Baier, El Paso De RoblesJustin Hillman, ShandonSara Lukes, ChaparralDanelle Jarzynski, ChaparralSara Mason, El Paso De RoblesCaitlyn Curran, El Paso De

RoblesAndrew Frudden, ChaparralAshley DeBuiler, ShandonBrianna Inguito, ShandonKaitlin Fieguth, El Paso De

RoblesKassondra Quaglino, El Camino

JuniorKiefer Scroggins, Cerro AltoTitus Cannon, ChaparralJames Rucker, El Paso De

RoblesTessa Lunsford, ShandonMattie Clegg, BroncosAnthony Macera, ChaparralNathal Cole, El Paso De RoblesKayla Sosnove, El Paso De

RoblesCaitlin Whaley, El Paso De

RoblesKellee Rendon, ShandonAndrew Soto, Broncos

SeniorJohn Rucker, El Paso De RoblesSarah Cook, ShandonAmber Tallant, ChaparralKayne Randolph, Chaparral

FINAL DRIVE:Senior

John Rucker, El Paso De RoblesSara Cook, Shandon

JuniorKiefer Scroggins, Cerro AltoTitus Cannon, Chaparral

NoviceTrevor Marsano, ChaparralAndrew Cook, Shandon

Best of ShowKiefer Scroggins, Cerro Alto

PLANT SCIENCECLASS:Potted Plant

Kaylee Walker, Valley o/t BearsCut Flowers

Kaylee Walker, Valley o/t BearsHerbs & Vegetables

Katharine Gibbs, Valley o/t BearsBest of Show

Katharine Gibbs, Valley o/t Bears

POULTRY AVIAN BOWLCLASS:Primary (participaion only) Team 1

Julie Forte, Santa MargaritaJuno Laing, Santa MargaritaBrian Leitcher, Atascadero

RangersLisa Ferguson, Atascadero

RangersBrian Ferguson

Primary (participation only) Team 2Carly Roth, TempletonEmily Hall, Cerro AltoElizabeth Glau, Cerro AltoRebecca Stockton, Cerro AltoWilliam Preston, Cerro Alto

Junior – 1st PlaceAriel Davis, Rio Rancheros

Emma Bryan, Cerro AltoRachel Glau, Cerro AltoSeth Hall, Cerro AltoShelby Walter, Rio Rancheros

Junior – 2nd PlaceBrooke Gonzalez, Atascadero

RangersChristy Forte, Santa Margarita

Seniors – 1st Place & GrandChampions

Kellan Candee, EstrellaMisha Bodeau, EstrellaMirela King, EstrellaKatharine Gibbs, Valley o/t Bears

Seniors – 2nd PlaceRozanne Waken, TempletonGarrett Roth, TempletonWill Clevenger, TempletonAbbey Francis, TempletonSam Clevenger, Templeton

QUILTINGCLASS:Primary

Julie Forte, Santa MargaritaGianna Alessi, Cerro AltoWilliam Preston, Cerro AltoSophie Flemion, Cambria

Beginner – Hand Tied QuiltsNatori Coleman, Valley o/t Bears

(class BOS)Nichole Kingsley, Santa MargaritaKatie Patterson, Santa MargaritaEva Johnson, CambriaChristy Forte, Santa MargaritaShannon Berwick, Santa

MargaritaNatalie Berwick, Santa Margarita

Beginner – Quilts, Machine QuiltedElise Greska, Bishop’s Peak

(class BOS)Beginner – Other

Amanda Soucheck, El Camino (class BOS)

Ashlyn Snow, CambriaLindsey Ward, Santa Lucia

Junior – Wall Hanging, HandApplication

Amber Norfleet, Cerro Alto (class BOS)

Junior – Pieced QuiltErin Miller, Cerro Alto (class BOS)

Junior – Machine QuiltErika Bradbury, Bishop’s Peak

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Melani Hess of Adobe Nipomoobserves the judges.

State Ambassadors(continued from page 1) Evan Courter in 1997.Brandon and Nakia have received this recognitionfor their outstanding accomplishments in leader-ship and citizenship demonstrated by their serviceto their community and others through 4-H. N&V: Why did you apply for State Ambassador?NW: I applied forstate ambassadorbecause I enjoyedworking at thecounty level andwanted to seewhat it would belike working at thestate level.BE: I appliedbecause I felt itwas a good way togive back to agreat organization.N&V: What wasthe interview pro-cess like? Howdid you prepare for it?NW: The interview process was a lot of fun Ibasically prepared for the interview by answeringthe questions on the application and just beingmyself.BE: The interview was a little difficult because ofthe questions but I survived. With three interview-ers it was a little bit intimidating. I prepared byreading my application.N&V: How did you feel after the interview?NW: After the interview I felt like it went well and Ihoped that I would see all my new friends again asState Ambassadors.BE: After the interview I felt relieved.N&V: How did you feel when you found out thatyou would be a part of the 2003 - 2004 StateAmbassador Team?NW: When I found out that I would be a part ofthe 2003-2004 State Ambassador team I was veryexcited and proud to represent my county.BE: I was ecstatic and very pleased to see Nakiamade it too.N&V: What are some of the State Ambassadoractivities?NW: Some of the State Ambassador activities are

to provide leadership in the development of theYouth Leadership Summit and the 4-H StateLeadership Conference, and to support the mis-sion and direction of the California YouthDevelopment Program. State Ambassadors alsoassist in the development of innovative programsthrough a service project.BE: Yeah, we have an orientation that we go toand we will have a service project.N&V: What are some of the State Ambassadorresponsibilities at the County level? State level?NW: The responsibilities of a State Ambassadorare to support various local, sectional andstatewide programs and activities; including publicpresentations, leadership development opportuni-ties and community service.BE: We attend events and promote 4-H, we willalso help in planning next year’s state conference.N&V: What do you hope to learn as a StateAmbassador?NW: As a State Ambassador I hope to expand myknowledge as a leader and role model. I hope tolearn how 4-H operates on a state level.

BE: I hope tolearn ways toreach a largenumber of peopleeffectivelyN&V: Do youhave any personalgoals as a StateAmbassador?Name one.NW: My hopes fornext year are tosucceed in all myresponsibilities asa California 4-HState

Ambassador. I would not be at this level of growthwithout each year of hard work that I put intomyself and 4-H. As I am nearing the end of my 4-Hcareer I hope to make these last few years as fullof personal accomplishments as I can. I knew Iwas qualified to be a State Ambassador, so I fig-ured it wouldn't hurt to apply and see if I couldmake it. Well, here I am and I hope the next yearwill bring many new lessons and memories to mylife.BE: I hope to promote 4-H effectively.

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Nakia Wheeler is looking forwardto new challenges as a 4-H State Ambassador.

Brandon Emerson feels that asa 4-H State Ambassador, he willbe able to give back to 4-H, for

what 4-H has done for him.

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The Annual San Luis Obispo CountyHorse Field Day was held onSaturday, May 31, 2003, at theMack Ranch in Nipomo. Judgeswere Tammy Phillips of Atascadero(all classes except Trail), and BillFlemion of San Simeon (Trail). All1st through 3rd place winners quali-fy to attend the State 4-H ClassicHorse Show! (Check outcal4hhorse.com)

SHOWMANSHIP - SENIOR:1st Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley 2nd Shira Trost, Huasna Valley 3rd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros

SHOWMANSHIP - JUNIOR:1st Heather Shawcross, Templeton 2nd Jacob Devine, Huasna Valley 3rd Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley

SHOWMANSHIP - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

SHOWMANSHIP - WALK/TROT:1st Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 2nd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo 3rd Sierra Phillips, Edna

EQUITATION OVER FENCES - SR 2' 6":1st Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley 2nd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 3rd Shira Trost, Huasna Valley

WORKING HUNTERS - SENIOR 2' 6":1st Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley

2nd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 3rd Shira Trost, Huasna Valley

JUMPERS - SENIOR 2' 6":1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 2nd Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley

EQUITATION OVER FENCES - JR 2' 3":1st Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley 2nd Jacob Devine, Huasna Vally 3rd Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley

WORKING HUNTERS - JUNIOR 2' 3":1st Jacob Devine, Huasna Vally 2nd Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley3rd Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley

JUMPERS - JUNIOR 2' 3":1st Jacob Devine, Huasna Valley 2nd Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley 3rd Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley

HUNTER HACK - SENIOR 2' 3":1st Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley 2nd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 3rd Shira Trost, Huasna Valley

HUNTER HACK - JUNIOR 2':1st Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley 2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton 3rd Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley

ENGLISH EQUITATION - SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 2nd Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley 3rd Jessica Prian, Cambria

ENGLISH EQUITATION - JUNIOR:1st Joanna Hopkins, Huasna Valley 2nd Lindsey Iunker, Edna 3rd Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley

ENGLISH EQUITATION - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

ENGLISH EQUITATION - WALK/TROT:1st Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 2nd Sierra Phillips, Edna 3rd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo

ENGLISH PLEASURE - SENIOR:1st Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley 2nd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 3rd Jessica Prian, Cambria

ENGLISH PLEASURE - JUNIOR:1st Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley 2nd Joanna Hopkins, Huasna Valley

3rd Jacob Devine, Huasna Valley

ENGLISH PLEASURE - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

ENGLISH PLEASURE - WALK/TROT: 1st Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 2nd Sierra Phillips, Edna 3rd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo

DRESSAGE SUITABILITY - OPEN:1st Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley 2nd Kaitlin Sally, Huasna Valley 3rd Mark Abeloe, Huasna Valley

REINING - OPEN:1st Jessica Prian, Cambria 2nd Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay 3rd Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

WESTERN EQUITATION - SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 2nd Jessica Prian, Cambria

WESTERN EQUITATION - JUNIOR:1st Heather Shawcross, Templeton 2nd Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay 3rd Lindsey Iunker, Edna

WESTERN EQUITATION - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

HORSE FIELD DAY REIGNS RIDERS IN

Abbie Fears appears calm and collected during Horse Field Day.

Melissa Clay ridessmoothly on her

horse.

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Judges AwardErin Miller, Cerro Alto

People’s ChoiceErin Miller, Cerro Alto

Overall Best of ShowElise Greske, Bishop’s Peak

ARTS & CRAFTSCLASS:Beginner

Kaylee Walker, Valley o/t BearsJunior

Julie Mace, Bishop’s PeakSenior

Lisa Roden, ParkfieldBest of Show

Julie Mace, Bishop’s Peak

LEATHERCRAFTCLASS:Beginner

Cody Van Boxtel, ParkfieldJunior

Andrew Easterbrook, Parkfield

Best of ShowAndrew Easterbrook, Parkfield

RABBITSCLASS:Novice

Matt Barrera, Santa LuciaStephanie Sandeffer, Cerro AltoAmika Osumi, Adobe NipomoSarah Hausman, Edna

JuniorClaire Edmonds, Cerro AltoShawn Hester, Cerro AltoJoseph Schow, CambriaMissy Perozzi, Templeton

IntermediateAmber Norfleet, Cerro AltoEmily Lamouria, Cerro AltoChristine Woodman, Cerro AltoKimberly Edmonds, Cerro AltoMaria Saucedo, El Camino

SeniorNatasha Meyers-Cherry,

Cerro AltoKelly McGillicuddy, TempletonJeniece Cooper, Cerro Alto

Best of ShowAmber Norfleet, Cerro Alto

Poster ContestSonia Slavinski, Chaparral

COOKIE JARCLASS:Primary Participants

William Preston, Cerro AltoMatthew Kendrick, CambriaHeather Ann McDonnell, CambriaTim Paulson, Cerro AltoCharlotte Potter, CambriaHunter Scroggins, Cerro AltoSophie Flemion, Cambria

Junior – Most CreativeChristian Alessi, Cerro Alto

(class winner)Erin McDonnell, EdnaMichelle Burns, Valley o/t Bears

Junior – PrettiestEmily Paulson, Cerro Alto

(class winner)Michaelyn McDonnell, Edna

Junior – Most RecycledAmanda Walters, Pleasant Valley

(class winner)Danielle Walters, Pleasant Valley

Junior – Most Patriotic

Lauren Victor, Estero/Morro Bay (class winner)

Sarah Hausman, EdnaAmanda Souchek, El Camino

Intermediate – FunniestStephanie Sandeffer, Cerro Alto

(class winner)Best of Show

Lauren Victor, Estero/Morro Bay

BEEFCLASS:Novice

Ashley Judge, EdnaLibby Wirth, TempletonLouise Harris, TempletonSam Duval, EdnaLane Carminati, Rio RancherosAlexis Leage, EdnaSierra Phillips, EdnaTaylor Toole, Templeton

JuniorHailey Jackson, ParkfieldHanna Hutchings, TempletonRyan Bedel, TempletonCorbin, O’Reilly, EdnaHope Slason, El Paso de RoblesTyler Johnson, EdnaCory Hubbard, Templeton

SeniorLauren Carmichael, Rio

RancherosSherra Hebrard, El Paso de

RoblesChris Leffler, El Paso de RoblesGena Phillips, EdnaZack Sayler, EdnaJessica Prian, CambriaJames Jackson, ParkfieldEmily Hutchings, Templeton

Best of ShowAshley Judge, Edna (1st)Hailey Jackson, Parkfield (2nd)

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Melissa Duenas and her dog Maxkeep cool while waiting for their

class to start.

It looks like a pensive moment forLeah O’Reilly.

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DAIRY GOATCLASS:Novice Showmanship

Julia Small, Adobe NipomoJunior Showmanship

Katie Tierney, Cerro AltoSenior Showmanship

Emily Palmer, EdnaKids & Milkers

Serena Kunic, Pleasant Valley (tied)

Seth Kunic, Pleasant Valley (tied)Goatkeeper’s Field Test

Emily Lamouria, Cerro AltoBest of Show (Herdsman)

Serena Kunic, Pleasant ValleyBest Showman

Emily Palmer, Edna

DOG SHOWCLASS:Showmanship – 1st Year

Kayla Gardener, NipomoShowmanship – Junior

Joel Riede, Canyon CountryShowmanship – Intermediate

Tanya Carter, NipomoShowmanship – Senior

Rachel Ourieff, NipomoObedience – Sub-Novice Junior

Brittany Kasson, NipomoObedience – Sub-NoviceIntermediate

Bridget Whiting, Canyon CountryObedience – Sub-Novice Senior

Kelly McGillicuddy, TempletonObedience – Novice

Joel Riede, Canyon CountryBest Showman

Tanya Carter, NipomoBest Obedience

Joel Riede, Canyon Country

MEAT GOATCLASS:Novice

Bryce Cherry, Cerro Alto

JuniorEmily Lamouria, Cerro Alto (1st)Bryce Cherry, Cerro Alto (2nd)Alyssa Russel, El Paso de RoblesKaitlin Rookus, El Paso de RoblesAndi Russel, El Paso de RoblesEllie McWhirter, El Paso de

RoblesSenior

Emily Lamouria, Cerro Alto (1st)Bryce Cherry, Cerro Alto (2nd)Lindsay McDonald, Pozo

Best of ShowEmily Lamouria, Cerro Alto

SHEEPCLASS:Novice

Kelsey Mather, Templeton (1st)Kayley Hook, El Paso De Robles

(2nd)Lane Carminati, Rio RancherosBryce Evans, Rio RancherosChristina Mideiros, Cerro AltoAshley Murphy, CambriaGavin Cracknell, Rio RancherosKristy Graham, Templeton

JuniorJaqueline Serpa, El Paso De

Robles (1st)Sierra Callaway, El Paso De

Robles (2nd)Shanna Crawford, Rio RancherosOni Ludwig, Cerro AltoHayden Clement, El Paso de

Robles

Erin Miller, Cerro AltoVeronica Gabriel, ShandonBreanna Moore, Santa Lucia

SeniorTiffany Painter, Santa Lucia (1st)Kayla Salazar, Bishop’s Peak

(2nd)Jaqueline Serpa, El Paso de

RoblesSierra Calloway, El Paso De

Robles Eva Johnson, CambriaNicole Rowland, CambriaSarah Gage, ChaparralKourtney Milbury, Santa Lucia

Best of ShowTiffany Painter, Santa Lucia

PETS & SMALL ANIMALSCLASS:Poster

William Preston, Cerro AltoPicture

Seth Wilkinson, Cerro Alto

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Brenna Cherry leads her dairygoat around the ring.

State Presentation Day

There were 243 youth participantsproviding 212 presentations onMay 24th at UC Davis. Listedbelow are winners from San LuisObispo County 4-H.

Junior Category:MedalAmika Osumi, Adobe NipomoKacee Ingram, Cerro AltoShawn Hester, Cerro Alto

GoldClarke Andros, PozoJoseph Schow, CambriaShelby Walter, Rio Rancheros

Intermediate Category:MedalCortney Tierney, Cerro AltoKeiko Osumi, Adobe NipomoWes Reid, Edna

GoldNatori Coleman, Valley o/t Bears

BlueKassondra Quaglino, El Camino

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HORSE FIELD DAY(Continued from page 5)

WESTERN EQUITATION -WALK/TROT:1st Sierra Phillips, Edna 2nd Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 3rd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo

WESTERN PLEASURE - SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 2nd Jessica Prian, Cambria

WESTERN PLEASURE - JUNIOR:1st Addie Fears, Estero Morro Bay 2nd Sheridan Trost, Huasna Valley 3rd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

WESTERN PLEASURE - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

WESTERN PLEASURE - WALK/TROT:1st Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 2nd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo 3rd Sierra Phillips, Edna

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP - SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP - JUNIOR:1st Addie Fears, Estero Morro Bay 2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton 3rd Lindsey Iunker, Edna

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP -WLK/TRT:1st Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 2nd Sierra Phillips, Edna3rd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo

TRAIL - SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros

TRAIL - JUNIOR:1st Addie Fears, Estero Morro Bay 2nd Joanna Hopkins, Huasna Valley3rd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

TRAIL - PONY:1st Addie Fears, Estero/Morro Bay

TRAIL - WALK/TROT:1st Sierra Phillips, Edna2nd Morgan Dewar, Huasna Valley 3rd Amika Osumi, Adobe Nipomo

SINGLE STAKE - Race SENIOR:1st Jessica Prian, Cambria2nd Brandon Emerson,Valley/Bears

3rd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros

SINGLE STAKE RACE - JUNIOR:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

SINGLE STAKE RACE - PONY:1st Candice Takhvar, Edna 2nd Amanda Alford, Valley/Bears 3rd Rachel Boddekker, Valley/Bears

POLE BENDING II - SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 2nd Brandon Emerson, Valley/Bears3rd Jessica Prian, Cambria

POLE BENDING II - JUNIOR:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

POLE BENDING II - PONY:1st Candice Takhvar, Edna

CALIFORNIA SPEED BARRELS - SR:1st Jessica Prian, Cambria 2nd Brandon Emerson, Valley/Bears3rd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros

CALIFORNIA SPEED BARRELS - JR:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

CALIFORNIA SPEED BARRELS - PONY:1st Amanda Alford, Valley/Bears2nd Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears3rd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

CLOVERLEAF BARRELS - SENIOR:1st Jessica Prian, Cambria2nd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 3rd Brandon Emerson, Valley/Bears

CLOVERLEAF BARRELS - JUNIOR:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

CLOVERLEAF BARRELS - PONY:1st Candice Takhvar, Edna2nd Amanda Alford, Valley/Bears

BIRANGLE STAKE RACE - SENIOR:1st Brandon Emerson, Valley/Bears2nd Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 3rd John Staley, Valley/Bears

BIRANGLE STAKE RACE - JUNIOR:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

BIRANGLE STAKE RACE - PONY:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley/Bears2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

QUADRANGLE STAKE RACE -

SENIOR:1st Melissa Clay, Rio Rancheros 2nd Brandon Emerson, Valley/Bears 3rd John Staley, \-Valley o/t Bears

QUADRANGLE STAKE RACE -JUNIOR:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley o/tBears 2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

QUADRANGLE STAKE RACE - PONY:1st Aalia Fields-Staley, Valley o/tBears 2nd Heather Shawcross, Templeton

HIGH POINT AWARD WINNERS:SENIOR English

Champion - Mark AbeloeReserve - Melissa Clay

JUNIOR EnglishChampion - Kaitlin Sally

Reserve - Sheridan Trost PONY English

Champion - Addie FearsWALK/TROT English

Champion - Morgan DewarReserve - Sierra Phillips

SENIOR WesternChampion - Melissa ClayReserve - Jessica Prian

JUNIOR WesternChampion - Addie FearsReserve - Heather Shawcross

PONY Western Champion - Addie Fears

WALK/TROT WesternChampion - Morgan DewarReserve - Sierra Phillips

SENIOR GymkhanaChampion - Melissa ClayReserve - Brandon Emerson

JUNIOR GymkhanaChampion - Aalia Fields-StaleyReserve - Heather Shawcross

PONY Gymkhana Champion - Candice TakhvarReserve - Amanda Alford

OVERALL HIGH POINT OF THE DAY:Champion - Melissa ClayReserve - Heather Shawcross

Great job to all participants, andthank you to all those parents, lead-ers and members who lent a help-ing hand ~ you made the show asuccess! Thank you!

9JULY 2003

RECORD BOOKS!Reminder that Record Books are to bejudged at the club level and the CommunityClub Leader selects those Record Books thatwill be judged at the county level. Contactyour Community Club Leader to find outwhen your Record Books are due for clublevel judging. Call the 4-H Office at 781-5943 if you need additional Record Bookforms.

4-H Membership Fees Update!

The California 4-H Youth DevelopmentProgram fees for Program Year 2003-2004will be: $6.00 for members and $3.50 foradult volunteers. There will no longer be asupplemental fee for members or adultvolunteers in Horse projects. This feeschedule becomes effective as of 07/01/03.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

RECOGNITION AWARDS

Do you know an adult, youth member orfamily that is active in Community Service?Do you often wish that this person(s) couldbe recognized for being actively involved inCommunity Service? Now is your chance tohave that deserving person(s) be put in thespotlight. The Community Service ProgramDevelopment Committee is acceptingnominations for the San Luis Obispo County4-H Community Service Recognition Award.

The categories for this award are:

1) Adult2) Youth Member 3) Family

It is a simple two step process, all you needto do is write a cover sheet with your name,phone number, club and your nominee’sname, phone number and club. Then, writea letter that does not include your name oryour nominee’s name, explaining why youfeel that your nominee has gone the extramile in Community Service. These letterswill be presented anonymously to a panel ofindependent judges, who will decide thewinner for each category. The awards willbe presented at Achievement Night onOctober 25, 2003.

Nominations for the 2002-2003 programyear have been extended to July 15, 2003.

Nominations are due (or postmarked by) July15th in the 4-H Office, 2156 Sierra Way,Suite C, San LuisObispo, CA 93401.If you have questionsplease contactCommunityService KeyLeader, KarenLudwig at 461-1977.

COMMUNITYSERVICE

RECOGNITIONAWARD

The President’s Community Service Spotlight

Estero/Morro Bay members Adelyn Fearsand Hayley Borchard received Gold

Awards and Brooke Borchard received aSilver award for their community serviceefforts.

Afew of the activities that these membersparticipated in are: pet care bags for the

elderly, St. Judes Ranch Card project, assist-ed in making Thanksgiving dinner for MorroBay Seniors, sang for the Morro Bay Seniors,Beach Clean up, food drive for SalvationArmy, worked with the Rotary to preparebags for Organ Donation Awareness, deliv-ered stuffed toys to children with the MorroBay Police Department.

One person can make a dif-ference in a big way. The

abundance of kindness, youhave shown to your communitywill carry on indefinitely.

The All Star rank is the highest rank whicha member may attain; it provides an oppor-tunity for older members to receive recogni-tion for outstanding service. The All Starsserve as ambassadors for the county 4-Hprogram; they represent 4-H at county,regional and state activities; they coordi-nate certain county-wide activities; and theyserve as a positive role model for youthand adults. To be eligible for the All Starrank, a member must:

★ Be 14 years of age or older by January1 of the current year, but not 19 prior to January 1.

★ Completed three or more years of 4-H work as of July 1 of the current year.

★ Have attained the Gold Star rank by May 15 of the current year.

★ Demonstrate leadership abilities, citizenship concern and maturity of judgement.

Each candidate for the All Star rank will berequired to submit an All Star applicationand participate in an interview. All Star

applications may be obtained from the 4-HOffice, you can call 781-5943 and request

information to be mailed to you.Applications are DUE

in the 4-H Office before or on August 15, 2003.

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California 4-H Horse Classic

The California State 4-HHorse Advisory Council issponsoring the SeventhAnnual California 4-H HorseClassic. The event will beheld August 14th through17th at the Murieta EquineComplex. Entries are dueJuly 15, 2003.

Show Events . Pre-qualifica-tion is necessary for all showevents: Gymkhana, English,and Western.

Educational Events . Noqualification is necessary forparticipation in the educa-tional events. Winners forthe senior educationalevents will qualify to be partof the California Delegationat the National Western 4-HHorse Classic in Denver,Colorado, in January 2004.Horse stabling for the eventis available at a charge andthere is a cost of $15.00 foreach of the show and educa-tional events. Please visitthe website atwww.cal4hhorse.com formore detailed informationregarding qualifications,entry forms, and eventspecific information or callRegina Matthews at (619)669-4904.

Is Your Goal to be an All Star?

The 4-H Management Board, the policy anddecision making body of the 4-H Program,

is currently recruiting for the following volun-teer position:

Visibility Director - responsible for providing leadership to and managingthe visibility and public relations efforts of the 4-HYouth Development Program inSan Luis Obispo County. Thisposition starts July 1, 2003.Applicants should be interested inassisting in the ongoing development of the 4-H Program.

Would you like to help shape the scopeof the SLO County 4-H Program? The

4-H Program Development Board meets fourtimes a year and currently has two volunteerpositions available as 4-H Key Leaders:

Home Economics - responsible for thefunction of the Home Economics ProgramDevelopment Committee and for working with

the chairpersons of event/activity commit-tees in the Home Economics area.

Science and Technology - works withScience & Technology Program

Development Committee andevent/activity chairpersons, and is

responsible for program devel-opment and delivery in the

area of science and tech-nology.

If you are interested in anyof the above positions or

have any questions about any of these positions, call

the 4-H Office at 781-5943. The positions are open untilfilled.

Game Corner

11JULY 2003

MANAGEMENT BOARD & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT BOARD

A VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE!

The 4th of July, Independence Day! What a great dayto spend with our friends and family. Study the pictureto the right for 30 seconds. Now, cover the picture withyour hand and answer these questions.

1. How many faces are in the picture?

2. How many fireworks displays do you see?

3. What is wrapped around the family?

4. Is the family sitting on grass or sand?Answers on the last page under Events Calendar

JULY

6-12 Santa Barbara County Fair , Santa MariaFairplex

11 DUE in the 4-H OfficeRe-Enrollment RostersClub Waiting ListsClub General Meeting UpdateOutreach Effort Forms

12-19 Citizenship Washington Focus , “HeritageTrail II”

12-23 Citizenship Washington Focus , “A GlobalJourney”

15 DUE: 4-H Horse Classic entry forms, seewww.cal4hhorse.com for more info

19 Sectional 4-H Judging , Ventura UCCEOffice

23-8/3 Mid-State Fair , Paso Robles

AUGUST

6-8 Youth Leadership Summi t, UC Davis

6-8 4-H Technology Conference , UC Davis8-10 4-H State Leadership Conference , UC

Davis14-17 State 4-H Horse Classic , Rancho Murieta,

Sacramento15 Due: All Star Applications, 4-H Office

15-9/1 California State Fair , Sacramento18 4-H Day at the California State Fair20 County Record Book Judges Training ,

UCCE Auditorium23 State 4-H Project Competition Judging ,

UC Davis29 DUE: (in the 4-H Office by 5:00 p.m.)

Record BooksSecretary BooksTreasurer BooksReporters Books

SEPTEMBER

6 County Record Book Judging

Presorted Standard

US Postage PaidUSDA

Permit No. G-00268

Cooperative ExtensionUniversity of California4-H Youth Development Program2156 Sierra Way, Suite CSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Official BusinessPenalty for Private Use, $300

Calendar of Events 2003

Game Corner Answers: 1. three faces; 2. two; 3. a blanket; 4. grass