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PAGE 10 - MADISON MESSENGER - March 10, 2024 www.madisonmessengernews.com Celebrating 4-H & FFA Enthusiastic about everything 4-H has to offer By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor Adelyn Rupejko can’t say enough good things about 4-H. Now in her fourth year in the program, the London Middle School sixth-grader has participated in a variety of projects and taken on multiple leadership roles. She’s had a lot of fun along the way and learned valuable life lessons—all things she thinks other youths should experience, too. “I have conversations about 4-H with my friends all the time. It shocks me how many people don’t know what it is. I usually tell them how amazing it is, what I do, and how they can get into it,” she said. Adelyn grew up watching her cousins show goats. When she was old enough to show, her mother signed her up and started a 4-H club, the Madison County Show-Offs. Adelyn’s younger sister, Austyn, also shows goats. “I like being able to be with all of my family when we go to goat shows. We always play music in the car and joke around. It makes The Road to The Winners Circle Starts With Us! M-F 8am - 5pm Sat. 8am-Noon Sullivan Supply Dealer WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF SHOW FEEDS! 103 N. London St., Mt Sterling 740-869-3817 MURRY & EDWARDS MARATHON PRODUCTS SPRING OIL & GREASE SALE March 15 - April 30 All Oil & Grease will be discounted 10% OFF Regular Price 740-852-9995 MARATHON PETROLEUM CO. BULK PLANT 115 E. CENTER ST. us closer,” Adelyn said. Next to goats, cake decorating is Adelyn’s second biggest love. She’s done both all four years of her 4-H career. “I love cake decorating because I get to be creative. It’s really fun playing with all the frosting and figuring out new things,” she said. Adelyn also has added poultry to her repertoire. Last year, she took 50 birds to the Madison County Fair. This year, she’s taking a lot fewer but with just as much enthusiasm. “It’s something different and more knowledge-based. I have lots of breeds. The showmanship chicken I’ve been using for a while is a bantam cochin. Her name is ‘Little Red Riding Hood.’ I love the way they look. I also love how small they are. I like the smaller birds a lot.” This year, Adelyn hopes to do a cooking project, along with her cake decorating project. She enjoys cooking because it’s something she gets to do with her stepmother, she said. When it comes to leadership roles in 4-H, Adelyn serves as president of her club. Additionally, she was named the goat ambassador at last year’s Madison County Fair. As part of her duties, she passed out awards at shows, competed on the royalty team at the Ag Olympics, and attended other fair events. For the past four years, Adelyn Rupejko has take cake decorating “I really liked it because I really love representing the goat community because it’s it comes to decorating cookies, too. projects to the Madison County Fair. Those skills work well when my favorite thing ever,” she said. Adelyn said she has picked up many trolling and wanted to take over. 4-H has really helped me with skills through 4-H that have transferred to that. Being in club, it’s been good hearing everyone else’s ideas. other parts of her life. Also, sometimes it’s fun to know random facts that nobody else “It helps me at school,” she said. “Whenever we do projects, I’m better at teamwork Adelyn said she has loved 4-H from the start. knows.” now. When I was younger, I was really con- “I fell like there’s a lot you can learn from it,” she said. Consider 4-H summer camp Madison County’s summer 4-H Camp will take place June 7-11 at 4-H Camp Clifton in Yellow Springs. Campers will saddle up to explore life in the Wild West with the 2024 theme of “Boots and Barrels.” Camp offers a wide variety of fun and educational activities. Campers participate in daily workshops and activities including nature, sports, science, dancing, cooking, high ropes, rock climbing, zip line, canoeing, archery, shooting sports, creeking, hiking, arts and crafts, and more. Rodeo games, leather tool crafting, and cowboy cooking are some of this year’s special activities. 4-H Camp Clifton is located next to John Bryan State Park, 12 miles south of Springfield in Greene County. It is just off of Clifton Road near the Clifton Mill. Campers live in rustic cabins with 10 to 12 campers and trained counselors. A central dining hall provide campers with nutritious meals. A large, open-air lodge and a large swimming pool provide recreational activities. Other facilities include the nature center, craft hall, canteen, high ropes, team challenge course, campfire circle, and sports fields. Registration starts April 1 and is open to 4-H and non-4-H youths who are 8 to 13 years old. The earlybird cost is $260 for 4-H members and $310 for non 4-H members. After May 20, the price goes to $280 for 4-Hers and $330 for non-4-Hers. After May 9, spots will open up to Logan County 4-Hers, as well. Scholarships and fundraising is available to families to help offset some of the cost of camp. The 4-H Advisory Committee and the London Kiwanis Club sponsors $50 scholarships. Forms are available by calling the Extension office at (740) 852-0975. They also are available to download at madison.osu.edu. Scholarship forms must be submitted by May 1. For camp registration forms and an information packet, call (740) 852-0975, email Christina Boggs, office associate, at boggs.1238@osu.edu, or email Laura Dillion, 4-H educator and camp director, at dillion.26@osu.edu.
www.madisonmessengernews.com March 10, 2024 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 11 Celebrating 4-H & FFA Ag power diagnostics team competes at district By Halley Ballah London FFA reporter A team of talented students from London High School FFA comprising Evan Moran, Wyatt Spangler, Justin Salyers, and Kadeyn Ellars, showcased their mechanical prowess and problem-solving skills at the recent District 6 FFA Agricultural Power Diagnostics Career Development Event (CDE). Held at Farmers Equipment in Ur- bana, the event saw the participation of several schools, where London placed sixth and 12th. This CDE presented the team with seven stations, each featuring five tractors and two skid steers, all with various mechanical issues. From electrical malfunctions such as faulty relays and switches to emission problems, hydraulic adjustments, and clogged air filters, the students had their work cut out for them. The London FFA team tackled each station methodically, diagnosing and addressing two issues per piece of equipment. Using both their know-how and technological proficiency, they navigated through the stations, demonstrating their ability to think on their feet and adapt to diverse scenarios. London FFA extends its gratitude to Farmers Equipment in Urbana and their staff for hosting the event. Their support and commitment to nurturing young talent in the field of agriculture are greatly appreciated. London High School FFA’s Ag Power Diagnostic Team competed at the District 6 Contest hosted by Farmers Equipment. The team included Evan Moran, Wyatt Spangler, Kadeyn Ellars, and Justin Salyers. London High School FFA member Ellen Moore packages roast beef for sandwiches that were donated to the H.E.L.P. House for their weekly Monday Night Meal program. HELPing out By Ellen Moore London FFA secretary In an inspiring act of community service, a group from the London High School FFA chapter stepped up to the plate on Feb. 5 to dish out 120 meals to those in need at H.E.L.P. House. Led by students enrolled in the food science class, this initiative showcased the power of youthful energy and compassion in tackling local challenges. Crafting a menu designed to warm both the body and the soul, the students put their culinary skills to the test. The meal consisted of shredded roast beef sandwiches, creamy macaroni and cheese, corn, and homemade brownies. Every element of the meal was prepared with the nutrition and safety of H.E.L.P. House customers in mind. London FFA thanks Snyder Livestock, Snyder Farm, and Da-Suz Farm for the donation of beef for this project. After school hours, the FFA chapter members came together to package the meals, turning their classroom into a bustling assembly line of generosity. The meals were distributed to community members through the Monday Meal program at H.E.L.P. House. Through handson participation, FFA members gained insights into the challenges faced by their community and the power of collective action to bring about positive change. LHS grad earns American FFA degree Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year over 4,400 American Degrees were awarded. Daniel (D.J.) Covert a member of the London High School FFA, was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo on Nov. 4, 2023. Sponsored by Cargill, Case IH, Elanco Animal Health, and Syngenta, the award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing, or service programs. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned at least $10,000 or earned at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hours outside of class time through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they own their own business, hold a professional position as an employee, or conduct research. Recipients must also complete 50 hours of community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement through completion of a long list of FFA and community activities. Less than 1 percent of FFA members achieve the American FFA Degree. Each recipient of the American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key and certificate after being recognized at the national convention. The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. American Degree Recipient Daniel (D.J.) Covert and London High School FFA Advisor Dana Snyder attended the National FFA Convention.
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