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6 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, March 18, 2010Continued from page 2Michaela was baking whitechocolate chip cranberry oatmealcookies, and Christianwas finishing a banana puddingcake.Christian admits to sometimeswinging it in thekitchen and baking withouta recipe.“I remember trying to doone on my own without arecipe – chocolate cake,” hesaid. “But it turned out likerubber.”He still likes to try hishand at cakes and even wonfourth place at the Youth Fairlast year with “Christian’s DrPepper and Apple Cake.”Michaela likes to eat cake,but she leaves the baking toher brother.“I hate making cakes;they’re a pain in the butt,”she said. “The only cake I canget right-side up is an upsidedown cake.”She prefers cooking to baking.The duo teams up occasionallyfor events like theFood Challenge, a relativelynew competition, much likethe Food Network’s “IronChef,” and not related to theYouth Fair.Teams are given pre-deerminedamounts of ingreients,but no recipe. Within0 minutes, they must createdish and prepare informaionabout the nutrient valesand serving size.In 2009, they teamed upith fellow 4-Her’s Clay andmily Egle. Marilyn shooker head and laughed recallngwhen they came out ofhe competition.“They came out and said itwasn’t challenging enougho we made our own chalenge,’”said Marilyn. “Weere like … what did youo?”While preparing the dish,he serving bowl was broen,so the team of four hado make an alternate plan.hey ended up using a largeowl to serve a small salada lesson in problem solvng,even if they did lose aew points.Christian and Michaelaren’t afraid of a challengend in fact, they seek it. Theamily regularly visits TanyLeather Factory in Fortorth to purchase leatheror various projects, and it’secome an art that particuarlyinterests Christian.Best WishesYouth FairParticipants!We areproud ofyou!YOUTH FAIR PREVIEWRewarding experience ...Messenger photos by Joe DutyIMMERSED IN 4-H — Christian and Michaela Cross of Alvordjoined 4-H in 2008, but they are already involved in numerousprojects and have taken on leadership roles within the Chico4-H Club and other specialty clubs within the county. Below,the brother-sister team brought home several ribbons andtrophies from the Chico Project Show. They will be enteringmany of the same items in next week’s Youth Fair.Marilyn said on one visithe was admiring the saddles,and he wanted to make onefor his first project. Marilynlaughed and told him itwould be best to start withsomething smaller.Last year he made a leatherwestern belt with rhinestonesfor Michaela and wonfirst place at the Youth Fair— an accomplishment ofwhich he’s proud, and rightfullyso.Their lists of activities andawards fill numerous pages,and although they’ve wonmore accolades in two yearsthan some 4-Her’s do in theirentire career, Christian andMichaela’s favorite part of4-H has been the opportunityit provides to serve theircommunity.SECURITYASSURED“My favorite part is thecommunity service becauseyou’re giving back and notworried about rewards,” saidMichaela.Christian said 4-H hashelped him become a bettercitizen.“I’ve learned things I cando to better my community,and it’s helped me be responsible,”he said.They have volunteeredat Sonflower Camp and FlyWithout Wings equine center.They have also donateditems to the Hope Chest inBridgeport, decorated theChico Square for Christmas,rang the bell for SalvationArmy and cleaned the roadsidethrough the Adopt-a-Highway program, amongcountless other things.The kids are membersof Pleasant View BaptistChurch and participate incommunity service projectswith the youth group, too.Michaela and Christian remembergoing to a homelessshelter in Wichita Falls assmall children where theirfamily helped sort meals,and they gave away gloves tothe people staying there.Marilyn said on one suchtrip, Michaela took off herbrand new coat and gave itto another little girl at theshelter.“I hope you’re not madat me,” Michaela told hergrandmother.Marilyn said she told her,“Oh, no; of course, not. We’llbuy another coat for you.”Actions such as this seemsecond nature to Michaelaand Christian, and 4-H hasjust presented them withmore opportunities to servetheir community and fellowcitizens.Even though their heartsare in community service,the competitive edge stillcomes out in contests likethose at the Youth Fair, andthe slightest of sibling rivalriesrears its head.They wish each other well,but still hold out hope theirown project wins.Michaela said sincerely,“Hope you do well.”And with a laugh, “Hope Ido better.”!E-mail Kristen at ktribe@wcmessenger.com.MOBILE DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION, INC.Your local, dependable & secure document shredding service.We also shred your old CDs, DVDs and hard drives for your security concerns.Call now to arrange an appointment with one of our representatives at your placeof business.940-62SHRED (940-627-4733)We recycle all shredded paper • HIPAA & FACTA Qualifi ed206248Eugene Pak, M.D., P.A.Neurology/ P ain Management PracticeSpecializing in:Adult a nd Child Neurology, EEG & EMG , Epilepsy, Stroke,Parkinson s, MS, Nerve Blocks, Neuropathy andPain ManagementFormer Teaching Faculty at Columbia UniversityResidency Training at Yale University School of MedicineDiplomate American Board of Neurology and PsychiatryNow Accepting New PatientsWichita Falls • Vernon • Decatur • Bowie • GrahamFor an appointment call: (940) 322-1075WISEOver 40 Vehicles in Stock!‘05 Ford FocusAuto, 58K, White..................................... $ 190 *Great Gas Mileage‘06 Chevy Cobalt$Auto, Dark Blue.......................................... 171 *‘02 Lincoln NavigatorLeather, Loaded, Black............................. $ 212 *LoadedWISEW *All payments bi-weekly with $2,000 Down“Limited Warranty Plan” on contacts up to 24 months.(Some limitations apply. 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