2 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 18, 2010YOUTH FAIR PREVIEWRewarding experienceBored with your job?<strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Messenger</strong> Classifi edswww.wcmessenger.com/classSurplus and Offi ce FurnitureLarge selection of traditional & contemporaryPre-owned furniture for any size offi ce• Offi ce Chairs $25 & Up • 2-Drawer Lateral Files $49-$69• 4-Drawer Vertical Files $79-$99 • Folding Tables $25-$402741 E. Highway 114, Boyd • (<strong>940</strong>) 389-7870Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Closed Saturday & SundayWISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCHwisecountycowboychurch.comSunday Service10:30 a.m.903-227-7369Decatur Livestock MARKET2473 North FM 51Decatur, Texas<strong>Messenger</strong> photo by Joe DutySHARING THE KITCHEN — Christian and Michaela Cross spent one morning fine-tuning their recipes for a banana puddingcake and white chocolate chip cranberry oatmeal cookies. They hope the judges like their creations at next week’s YouthFair.For Cross siblings, competition is secondary to community serviceBy KRISTEN TRIBEChristian and MichaelaCross of Alvord held anarmload of ribbons and trophiesafter the Chico ProjectShow. The 13- and 12-yearoldstand side by side in life,school and in the show ring.The siblings, who are membersof the Chico 4-H Club,are each others’ biggest fans— and toughest competition.Michaela said it’s not uncommonto hear her tell herbrother, “Good luck … Stillhope I beat you.”Christian smiles with thegraciousness of a big brother,but it’s hard to miss the competitivetwinkle in his eye.For the past few weeks, thekids have been fine-tuningrecipes, wrapping up craftprojects and working withtheir animals in preparationfor the <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong> YouthFair.“One lesson we learnedfrom last year is not to enterall the categories,” saidChristian.The Cross kids joined 4-Hin August 2008, and theirmom, Sherry Cross, becamea 4-H leader. The kids immediatelyjumped into severalprojects, and betweenthe two, they brought homeabout 35 ribbons from lastyear’s Youth Fair, and eachhad an animal in the sale.“This year they’re going topick only their favorite projectsto enter in the fair,” saidtheir grandmother, MarilynCross.Still, fair-goers are likelysee this brother-sister teamdashing between the barnsand the Women’s Building.Their “shortened” entry listincludes a cake, pies, cookies,an assortment of crafts anda menagerie of animals: heifers,Rosebud and Princess;and goats Snickers, Rusty,Josie, Kit Kat, Rio and Foxy.Michaela is also in thequeen’s contest, and bothwill participate in the clothingcompetition.Throughout the year, theyalso enter other stock showsand contests. Christian andMichaela are home-schooled,and a typical day for thesekids includes an early breakfast,a morning of class workand an afternoon spent workingwith their show animalsor other projects.The duo spent most of oneday baking just prior to theChico Project Show. Michaelawas whipping together abatch of cookies, and Christianwas baking a cake.The kids choose their ownrecipes, tweaking them asnecessary, and Marilyn saidthey take the family’s dietaryneeds into consideration.They often use recipes fromthe Mayo Clinic Web site.“Their great-grandmotheris diabetic, so they try toget things that she can eat,too,” Marilyn said. That dayContinued on page 6-“Welcome The Spirit In 2010”1st FREE CONCERTSat., March 201:30 - 8:30 p.m.Decatur Civic Center2010 US Hwy 380 • DecaturSPIRIT LED PERFORMERS1:30 PM Amen X-press Kim Saling2:00 PM Opening Prayer Rick Polk2:05 PM Joe Whitehead2:30 PM Janell Cartwright3:00 PM Dee Romine3:10 PM Mike Forbess4:00 PM Taylor Lindsey4:10 PM The Hinkle Family5:00 PM Amen X-press Kim Saling5:10 PM Joan Jackson6:00 PM Amen X-press Kim Saling6:10 PM Randy & Wendy Pierce7:00 PM Amen X-press Kim Saling7:05 PM K.I.G.S.8:35 PM Kim Saling & Tonya DavisPLUS COMMUNITY BOOTHS!Sponsored by: Amen X-press, non profit org.Bringing a community together...Please bring Bibles to be sent to KenyaDauenhauer Contractors, Inc.is proud to support All Contestants at the2010 <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong>Youth FairRen Young • Preston Lowery3650 W. Hwy 199 • Springtown, TX 76082817-220-7972 • 866-865-4324www.metalbuildingstexas.comEasterRain or ShineBounceHousePrizesEgg HuntOver3,000 eggs!11th AnnualSaturday,March 27 • 11 a.m.Age groups0-23 months 2-4 years5-7 years 8-10 yearsBikes2019 N. Hwy 287 • Decatur • <strong>940</strong>-626-4595
ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 18, 2010 32010 WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIRQUEENS CONTESTANTS REPRESENTING FFAMegan Nicole BlandMegan Nicole Bland, 15,of Slidell is the daughter ofPaula and Wesley Bland.She represents Slidell FFAand is a freshman at SlidellHigh School.She was named <strong>Wise</strong><strong>County</strong> Sheriff’s PosseQueen for 2007-2008, andwas a sweetheart in 2005-2006. She is current presidentof Slidell 4-H and hasalso served as secretary andreporter. She was class vicepresident for 2008-2009.She earned grand championhonors in clothing fiveyears and placed first infoods three years at the <strong>Wise</strong><strong>County</strong> Youth Fair.Her favorite sport is track,and her favorite subject isBrooke Green, 18, is thedaughter of David and BrendaWatkins and representsAlvord FFA. She is a seniorat Alvord High School.She is the parliamentarianof the Alvord FFA chapterand is also a member ofFCCLA. She is a youth ministerat Hopewell BaptistChurch.She has been named tothe “A/B” honor roll and herfavorite subject is agriculture.Her interests are makingcrafts, welding, showinganimals and staging homes.She enjoys shopping andShelby Collins, 18, is thedaughter of Shane and TerriHedrick. She representsChico FFA and is a senior atChico High School.She is a member of theSanta Gertrudis BreedersInternational, Premier SantaGertrudis Association,National Junior Swine Association,Texas Club Pig Associationand National Societyof High School Scholars.She is chapter presidentof Chico FFA, and has alsoserved as Greenhand president,secretary, reporter andsecretary.Collins has been involvedin Beta Club since her sophomoreyear.She has been a member ofthe varsity track team sinceher freshman year, varsitybasketball since her sophomoreyear, softball during9th, 11th and 12th gradesand volleyball since hersophomore year.She has been class presidentsince her freshmanyear.She was named first teamall district in volleyball andwas a member of the All <strong>Wise</strong><strong>County</strong> volleyball team inCourtney Kennedy, 17,of Chico is the daughter ofCandi Arrington. She representsDecatur FFA andis a senior at Decatur HighSchool.She is a district and chapterFFA officer. Her favoriteanimal to show is pigs.She is team captain of theDecatur High School soccerteam. Her favorite classesare English and agriculture.Her hobbies are playingsports, spending timewith friends and showinganimals. Her favoritemovie is “Robin Hood: Menin Tights,” and she likes allBrooke GreenShelby Collinsagriculture. She also enjoyshorse judging and sewing.She has participated intrack and cross country,medaling at various eventsin the last two years.hanging out with friendsand spending time with herfamily.2009 and was second teamall-district in 2008. She wasa regional qualifier in highjump her freshman and junioryears.She was a homecomingqueen nominee her junioryear and was named Who’sWho Among American HighSchool Scholars.Her favorite sport is volleyball,and her favoritesubject is physics.She is a member of Mt.Carmel Baptist Church.She plans to attend TexasTech University in Lubbockwhere she will major in animalscience.Courtney Kennedytypes of music, but countryis her favorite.She is a member of theRock Island Family Churchyouth group.Meagan Tucker, 17, ofBridgeport is the daughterof Damon and Sharon Tucker.She represents BridgeportFFA. She is a senior atBridgeport High School.Tucker is also involvedin National Honor Society,student council, 4-H,Leadership West <strong>Wise</strong> andprom committee. She is vicepresident of the BridgeportYouth Advisory Committee,vice president of historicalevents for TAFE, vice presidentof historical events forFCCLA and historian forECO Club.She has been a nurseryleader since 2006 and is amember of INAM at GraceFellowship Church.She was named most fashionablein 2010; placed seventhin the state in FFA AgIssues in 2009; earned firstplace with FFA Ag Issuesat district and area in 2009;was a homecoming nomineetop five finalist in 2009; wasa member of the FFA wooljudging team in 2009; andwas junior class favorite for2009.She was a homecomingnominee in 2008; wasawarded the BridgeportBull Award in 2006; wasKeenan Burgin, 18, ofBoyd is the granddaughteris Don and Treva Underhillof Boyd. She represents BoydFFA and is a senior at BoydHigh School. She serves assentinel for the Boyd FFAchapter and is also in NationalHonor Society. Shehas been named to the “A/B”honor roll throughout highschool.She participated in basketballand is a member ofthe varsity golf team. Herfavorite subject is English.She enjoys volleyball,wakeboarding, family,friends and music. She hasmentored elementary-agedHannah Kaker, 17, ofParadise is the daughter ofJohn and Lisa Kaker. Sherepresents Paradise FFAand is a senior at ParadiseHigh School.Kaker is also a memberof the Paradise High Schoolgolf team.Kaker has been namedAcademic All District twiceand was junior class homecomingprincess.Her favorite subject inEnglish.Kaker enjoys wakeboarding,going to the lake, shopping,eating out with friendsand movies. She is interestedin journalism and business.Meagan TuckerKeenan BurginHannah KakerLAW OFFICES OFSTEVEN M. WILLIAMS• Criminal Law• Family Law• Personal Injury & Accidents• Civil Litigation• Auto/Truck Accidents• On the Job Injuriesnamed most improved inBridgeport Volleyball for2006; was a FFA GreenhandSkills state qualifier for2006; placed second in FFAGreenhand Skills in areain 2006; and placed first inFFA Greenhand Skills indistrict in 2006.Her favorite sport is tennisand her favorite subjectis English.She enjoys shopping,camping, spending timewith friends, sewing, readingand movies.“I have a love for fashion,and one day I hope to havethe opportunity to create myown line of clothing that willbe known for its creativityand affordability,” she said.children for the past twoyears.She plans to attend AngeloState University in the fall.She volunteers for thetechnical department at herchurch.She plans to attend BaylorUniversity.802 W. Bus. Hwy 380(Next to Dairy Queen)Decatur, TX 76234<strong>940</strong>-<strong>627</strong>-6060“We’ll Fight For Your Rights”29 Years Experience - State Bar of Texas MemberFREE INITIAL CONSULTATION201058TH ANNUALWISE COUNTYYOUTH FAIRSCHEDULEMONDAY, MARCH 228:30 a.m. ...................................................................................Horse Show8-4 p.m. ....................................................Arrival of Dairy Breeding GoatsBreeding Boer Goatsmust be in place by 4 pm4-6 p.m. ................................................ Papers checked (Breeding Goats)7 p.m. .................................................................................Queens ContestTUESDAY, MARCH 238 a.m. .............................................................. Breeding Dairy Goat ShowBreeding Boer ShowRelease following shows8-12 noon .................................................................Arrival of Dairy Cattle8:30 a.m. ...................................................................................Horse Show2:30 p.m. ........................................................................Dairy Cattle ShowRelease following show5 p.m. ................................................................Arrival of Breeding Swine6 p.m. ......................................................................Breeding Swine ShowReleased following show6:30 p.m. .................................................................4-H Parade of Fashion7 p.m. ....................................................Floor price bids on Dairy HeifersWEDNESDAY, MARCH 248 a.m.-4 p.m. ..................................... Begin moving livestock into barns.Animals must be in place by 4 pm.Weight/Breed cards are due to Superintendents by 4:30 pm.8-8:30 a.m. ..................................................................... Arrival of Broilers9 a.m. ..................................................................................... Broiler ShowRelease following show10 a.m. ........................................................................................Dog Show3-5 p.m. ........................................................................... Arrival of Poultry4-7 p.m. .........................Registration papers & tattoos checked on BeefHeifers5-7 p.m. ...............................................................................Classifying of:Market SteersMarket LambsMarket WethersMarket HogsTHURSDAY, MARCH 257-8 a.m. .....................................................................Arrival of All Rabbits7:30-10 a.m. .................................................................................Arrival of:4-H Foods, Crafts,and PhotographyFCCLA Foods and Crafts8 a.m. .................................................................Meat Pen Rabbits judgedFollowed by Breeding Rabbits8 a.m. ......................................................................Breeding Sheep ShowReleased following showFollowed by:Market Lamb ShowFollowed by:Market Goat Show10:30 a.m. ...................................................FCCLA Food & Crafts judged11 a.m. ..................................................................... 4-H Food, Crafts, andPhotography judged2 p.m. ................................................................................... Poultry judged4 p.m. ...........................................................................Market Swine Show5 p.m. ................... Ag Mechanics begin moving in (must be in place by8 am Friday)5-8 p.m. .............................................Viewing of 4-H and FCCLA exhibitsFRIDAY, MARCH 268 a.m. ........................................................................Prospect Steer ShowFollowed by:Market Steer Show2 p.m. ............................................................. Breeding Beef Heifer ShowAll Beef Animals released at conclusion of show12 noon ..................................Release of: Market Goats, Lambs, & Hogs4 p.m. ................................................................................Poultry released4:30 pm ..................................... Pictures taken of: 4-H Food, Crafts, andPhotography winning entries4:45 p.m. ................................Pictures taken of: FCCLA winning entries5-6 p.m. ..................................... 4-H & FCCLA Food, Craft, Clothing, andPhotography released12 noon .................................................... Agricultural Mechanics judgedSATURDAY, MARCH 2710 a.m. ......................................................................................... Pet Show11-12:30 p.m. ..........................................................................Bar-B-Q Meal12:30 p.m. .........................................................................................Awards1 p.m. ...........................................................................2010 WCYF Auction2 p.m. ................................ Release of all remaining animals & Ag MechFor Youth Rodeo information, please contactThe <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong> Sheriff’s PosseDecatur: 1706 FM 51 South • <strong>940</strong>-<strong>627</strong>-1553Alvord: 110 W. Franklin St. • <strong>940</strong>-427-5575www.legend-bank.com
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