4 H'er learns a lot through livestock
Theron Combs, a 14 year old Pomona Pioneers 4 H Club member, shares lessons from raising beef steers hogs and a Duroc gilt. He describes feeding, farrowing checks, vet care, gate training, late night chores, show prep, expenses and community support, noting his gilts’ grand champion honors at the Kansas State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron
Pomona Pioneers
Theron Combs
Hutchinson
Franklin County
George Bowman
Pomona
Photo leader offers videotaping tips
Lisa Henry outlines simple camcorder techniques for home movies. Start with a wide shot then cut to close ups, mix steady shots with pans and zooms, and avoid overusing motion. Use defocus transitions to signal location changes or time passage for smoother storytelling.
4-H Club Members Share Fun Achievements and Tours
Junior Judgers 4-H held an achievement party rewarding members who attended meetings, county events, and fair exhibits with trips to Royal Lanes Fantasy Land and Dairy Queen. Citizenship tours at Franklin County Courts Building included a traffic court session and fines while members described 4-H projects and community programs like 4-H CARES.
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Becky Robbins
Junior Judgers
Royal Lanes
Fantasy Land
Dairy Queen
Citizenship Project
Franklin County Courts
John Steelman
Economy lesson in crocheting by Amanda McCurdy
Amanda McCurdy explains crochet as an affordable, versatile craft. She notes sweaters and afghans cost less to make at home, machine washing friendly yarn, and various project ideas from pillows to dolls. She shares six years in crochet, junior leadership, talks on jams and book sizes, and modeling experiences to inspire more 4-Hers to crochet this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda McCurdy
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Lisa -Henry
Hollywood
Aaron Dunbar
Princeton
Andy McNish
Silver Leaf
4-H
Kansas 4-H
Janna Dunbar
Abby McNish
Spunky
America
County Fair
Elizabeth Hornbuckle
Jessica Duvall
Bret
Gage Park
Topeka
Tara Bowman
Eric Piotrowsky
N. Main
Ottawa
Franklin *Savings Association
South Main, Quana
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