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0 ALL AROUND WISE, Decatur, Texas, Thursday, February 3, 2011Youth and Community FocusLocal 4-Hers shine at showBy CHRISSY DANIELWise Co. Extension AgentWe are in the last-weekstretch of the Fort WorthStock Show & Rodeo. Themarket steers and barrowsare in the barns, and the educationalexhibits for adultsand youth are still in fullswing.Also, there is a rumor thatyou can score some deals inthe Exhibit Hall from all thevendors on the last weekend.This week’s results include the heifershow. There were five Wise County4-H youth showing and each did aFocuson 4-Hwonderful job. Ryan Holaway’sMaine Anjou heiferwas a division champion. AubreyFortenberry’s Herefordheifer placed second. SheridanShallene’s Angus heifercame in at fourth place. MichaelaCross’s Santa Gertrudisheifer was in full spiritas she placed ninth. KatieClaborn’s Angus heifer alsocame in ninth place.Great job Wise County 4-H’ers.Wise County Youth FairRemember, the last day to enter yourprojects at the Wise County Youth Fairis Feb. 12. If you need more information,go to www.wcyouthfair.org.If you ordered broilers for the WiseCounty Youth Fair, remember that thepick-up day is Wednesday, Feb. 9. Contactthe Extension office, (940) 627-3341, that day for an exact location. Ifyou would like information on raisingbroilers for the fair, come by the Extensionoffice. We will be happy to help.There will be a “Tips for Success”workshop 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10,at Bridgeport High School. Join JudyCook, WCYF 4-H food superintendent,as she shares helpful tips regarding 4-H food show entries. If you are enteringthe show, you don’t want to missthis excellent educational opportunity.Photo submittedRELAY U — Wise County Relay for Life committeemembers attended a university football-themedworkshop Jan. 22 at Irving Bible Church. Standingfrom left are Donna Bean, survivor co-chair; ChetNiblett, marketing/public relations; Cary Bohn,event chair; and Melissa Howe, accounting; middle,Earlene Niblett, registration; Gina Tackett, teammentor; and Alex Rodarte, team recruitment; and,bottom, Stephanie Kott, team chair.Photo submittedCHAMPION — Katrina Watson’s heifer and cow broughthome champion titles in the junior dairy cattle show at theFort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. She is a member of theParadise FFA.Journalism scholarships availablePhoto submittedWINNNER — Ryan Holaway’s calf was named champion inthe Maine Anjou junior show at the Fort Worth Stock Showand Rodeo Jan. 23. He is a member of Chico FFA.The MessengerClassifieds...Measuring up to yourexpectations one ad at a time.RainbowDry CleanersSame day Service(in by 9 out by 5)940-683-47761508 Chico Hwy. • BridgeportAlterationsby BeverleyFittings byappointmentMonday - Frday • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.The North & East Texas Press Associationill award two $1,500 scholarships, one to araduating high school senior and one to aurrently enrolled college student. The scholrshipsare payable at $750 per semester tohe registrar of the college of the recipient’shoice.Applications must be postmarked by March1 to be considered. Winners will be notifiedy April 4. Winners will be invited to attendhe NETPA convention in Fort Worth April4-16.Applications can be picked up at the Wiseounty Messenger, 115 S. Trinity in Decatur.Applicants must be from the area served byETPA and have a declared major in journalsm/communications.The Wise County Mesengeris a member of NETPA.Please provide the following materials inour scholarship application submission:1. Complete an application and include aesume that includes scholastic, athletic andommunity activities.2. Provide a current official transcript certiedby school or college registrar.3. High school applicants should submithree letters of recommendation from:a) senior, junior or dual-credit college Engishinstructorb) publication adviserc) from a person of the applicant’s choiceCollege applicants should submit only (b)and (c).4. Applicants should submit clips of publishedwork. Include publication dates. Youmay send photocopies of work as publishedin a yearbook or magazine. 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