Dr. Seuss is an all time favorite author of children’s books. It is no wonder readings of “Fox in Socks”, “The Foot Book” and “Are You My Mother?” found their way into the 4-H Communication Arts contest, May 8^th. For me it was wonderful, hearing my children’s favorite books read with such personification, clarity and rhythm. It was great. In fact all the entries were wonderful.

Participants in the contest included Kelsey Neameyer with an interpretive reading of “Big Wide Mouth”.  “Paper Bag Princess” was shared as an interpretive reading entry by Savannah Bruce.

 “Are You My Mother?” which happens to be my favorite Dr. Seuss book, was read with enthusiasm by Austin Stewart.

Kevin Parisien took on the challenge of a real tongue twister in the reading of Dr. Seuss’s “Fox in Socks”. I know I would never have been able to read the book without stumbling over all those challenging word combinations. Kevin read it wonderfully.

“The Foot Book” also a Dr. Seuss reading was read by Hunter Stewart.

Krystne Davis was inspired to read a poem about one of her favorite sport baseball. She read the poem “Casey at the Bat”.

Northern Lights 4-H members will be representing Rolette County at the District III Communication Arts event hosted in Leeds, June 5^th. Advancing on to the district competition will be Savannah Bruce, Kelsey Neameyer, Krystne Davis, Kevin Parisien, and Austin Stewart. Hunter Stewart will be the county’s alternate representative.

Earning first place honors at the county level were earned by Savannah Bruce and Krystne Davis. Reserve place honor went to Kelsey Neameyer.

Serving as judges for the county contest were Ron Carpenter and Ruby Lawler.

Several County 4-H members showcased their learning through Project Expo exhibits.

Project Expo exhibits encourage youth to develop visual presentation and public speaking skills. Members develop a table top display related to a project in which they are enrolled. The display is to teach the audience a concept or skill.

Alexandria Brown presented an exhibit entitled “Guitar Mania”. Her exhibit shared information about guitars.

 Jimmy Gilje’s display related to his beef project area. It dealt with preparing an animal for showing and was entitled “Fitting Supplies”.

From Sonja Gilje’s display, “Feeds for Beef”’, you learn the various feeds you could choose to feed your beef animal and their nutritive value.

Anne Brien showed how she used her sewing skills and ingenuity to create beds and bed covers for Barbie dolls. Her exhibit was entitled “Bed for Barbie”.

Consumer Choices

Consumer Choices participants judge product information and are asked to give oral reasons for ranking four products according to the criteria noted in a story situation. Study guides, previously received, help members understand terminology and know what to look for when they judge products. This year’s contest was held at the Rolette Memorial Hall July 25^th.  It included classes of cell phones, bicycles, trail foods, measuring cups, and snacks.

Participating in this year's Consumer Choices contest July 25^th were Everett Brown, Anne Brien, Heather Brown, Claire Brien, Marcie Armstrong and Alexandria Brown. High point honors were earned by Claire Brien, pre-teen and Marcie Armstrong teen division.

Anne, Heather, Claire, Marcie and Alexandria will have opportunity to participate in the State 4-H Consumer Choices contest July 24^th at the State Fair, Minot.

Go to 4-H Homepage

Go to Rolette County Extension Office

Updated 7-19-07 Carleen Jeannotte