4-H Youth Development

Wyoming County 4-H'ers Learn Leadership, Civic Process at Citizenship Washington Focus

July 2007 - Wesley Cox of Perry and Nichole Dylag of Attica experienced the nation's capital and governmental processes first hand, July 8th - July 14th, as part of Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), a 4-H summer civic education and leadership program for high school youth held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md.

"I loved touring D.C. and seeing all the historical monuments and memorials! I also enjoyed meeting and working with other 4-H'ers from across the country," said Wesley Cox.

For more than 40 years, 4-H members from across the country have been coming to the National 4-H Youth Conference Center to experience the nation's capital and the process of the federal government first hand through CWF. These 4-H youth broaden their appreciation and respect for themselves and others in the world through civic workshops, committees, and field trips. Participants learn and practice skills intended to make them better citizens and successful individuals. Nearly 2,000 youth will attend CWF in 2007.

"CWF is a premier 4-H opportunity that allows some of the brightest 4 H youth from across the country to visit their national 4-H home and explore the nation's capital," said Donald T. Floyd, Jr., president and CEO, National 4-H Council. "These youth are exceptional leaders today, learning through 4-H how they can impact their communities, country and world now and in the future."

4-H is a community of more than 6.5 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is led by CSREES National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, the nation's 106 land-grant universities and colleges and National 4-H Council. Learn more about CWF and 4-H at www.fourhcouncil.edu.

 

*If you are interested in this 4-H award trip or another, please click here to learn more and to download an application. The deadline for this year's application is Monday, November 26, 2007.

2007 4-H Dressage Show

The Wyoming County 4-H Dressage Show was held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the 4-H Drill Team Arena in Warsaw.

Intro. Level Test A:

• 1st Kateri Schirm, Batavia on Ebony
• 2nd Lizabeth Rechberger, Wyoming on Merrylegs
• 3rd Gaea Mysliwiec, Gainesville on Lady

Intro. Level Test B:

• 1st Lizabeth Rechberger & Merrylegs
• 2nd Kateri Schirm & Ebony
• 3rd Gaea Mysliwiec & Lady
• Champion rosette awarded to Lizabeth Rechberger & Merrylegs

Training Level Test 1:

• 1st Jamie Klein, Alden on Rocky
• 2nd Jordan Taylor, Gainesville on Just Toby
• 3rd Rourke Taylor, Gainesville on Lady
• Erin Seymour on Sunny's Reno Nugget

Training Level Test 2:

• 1st Karin Davis, Castile on Gunmetals Charm
• 2nd Jamie Klein, Alden on Rocky

Training Level Test 3:

• 1st Karin Davis & Gunmetals Charm
• 2nd Jamie Klein & Rocky

Training Level Test 4:

• 1st Riddley Schirm, Batavia on Ringo
• 2nd Karin Davis, Castile on Gunmetals Charm

Champion Training Level rosette awarded to Karin Davis and Gunmetals Charm

First Level Test 1:

• 1st & Champion rosette awarded to Riddley Schirm & Ringo

Musical Freestyle Training Level:

• 1st & Champion rosette awarded to Riddley Schirm & Ringo

The Dressage show was fun and educational for all who attended. The weather was cooperative. Thank you to exhibitors and parents for participating and showing great sportsmanship.

Please thank and support our show sponsor, Elitsac Lumber in Castile, NY. Thank you!

 

Wyoming County 4-H Tractor & Compact Tractor Contest Results

June 2006 - The annual 4-H Tractor & Compact Tractor Operators Contest was held on Saturday, May 27th at the Letchworth Central School grounds in Gainesville, NY. These contests test the 4-H'ers mechanical knowledge, safety skills and driving skills.

 

Christopher Koerner will be competing in the state contest, which will be held at Empire Farm Days on August 10th.

 

The top finishers in each contest are listed below:

Compact Tractor - Beginner

1. Alton Rudgers, Attica

2. Nicholas Tyczka, Cowlesville

3. Tyler Perry, Strykersville

4. Cody Anderson, Gainesville

5. John Wilkins, Leicester

6. Devon Hill, Delevan

7. Keith Koerner, Portageville

Compact Tractor - Advanced

1. Vincent Meyer, North Java

Tractor - Junior Division

1. Lyman Rudgers, Attica

2. Jacob Hopcia, Varysburg

3. Kyle Meyer, North Java

4. Marshall Hinz, Fillmore

Tractor - Senior Division

1. Christopher Koerner, Portageville

 

Many thanks to Java Farm Supply of North Java, Lamb and Webster of North Java and Letchworth Central School for providing tractors and equipment for the event.

Trophy sponsors this year were the Department of Agriculture & Horticulture at Alfred State College; Merle Heifer's of Attica; Kehl's Maple Syrup of Strykersville, and Matt's Services & Long Agribusiness of Darien Center.

Many thanks to these sponsor's, course instructors and other volunteers that helped with the project.

 

Wyoming County 4-H Clothing Revue Results

May 2006 - The sewing machines have been humming!! Wyoming County 4-H held its annual clothing revue on Friday evening, May 5th at the Warsaw Central High School. This year's theme was "Go Wild With Fashion".

 

L to R: Meg DeMario, Wesley Cox, Jeanine Youngers, Jessica Shriver, Christina Keicher, Katherine Konvinse, Amanda Ciurzynski, and Sara Berkemeier

 

On April 26th and April 29th, eighty-three 4-H members had their sewing projects evaluated on all aspects of clothing construction including choice of fabric, sewing and finishing details, as well as fit in preparation for the revue. Sixty-six 4-H members participated in the evening's revue on May 5th, which featured a fashion show with garments modeled by those members who completed a clothing project. 4-H'ers modeled an array of garments including aprons, shorts, shirts, pants and pajamas. Participants also showed off handmade sweatshirts, ponchos, jackets, skirts and a variety of dresses on stage before an audience which included this year's celebrity judges - Helen Davis, owner of LaRue's Bridal, Inc. in Arcade and Michelle Milligan of Pavilion, co-owner of The Wedding Dress and Tux Shop in Geneseo.

The 4-H'ers had a chance to model on stage while being evaluated on fit, poise, posture and style of the item they had sewn.

The following 4-H'ers were chosen to represent Wyoming County at the State Fair Clothing Revue in Syracuse in August: Sara Berkemeier, Wyoming; Amanda Ciurzynski, Attica; Christina Keicher, Attica; Katherine Konvinse, Gainesville; Jessica Shriver, East Aurora; Jeanine Youngers, Arcade; along with alternates: Wesley Cox, Perry and Meg DeMario, South Wales.

The Western District 4-H Clothing Revue will be hosted by Wyoming County and held this year at the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth State Park on Friday, July 7th. The 4-H members chosen to participate in the district revue, in addition to the State Fair contestants are: Laura Bennett, Holland; Lauren Ciurzynski, Attica; Keith Clark, Warsaw; Angela George, South Wales; Regina Perry, Strykersville; Rachel Reinbold, Fillmore; Linsey Streit, Alden; Laura Beth Yuhnke, Wyoming; and Jenna Zintel, Silver Springs.

Congratulations to all clothing revue participants. They all did a wonderful job!! For more information about the 4-H clothing program or other programs for youth, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County at 585-786-2251, write to 401 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569.

 

4-H Farm Safety Day

April 2006 - The 2006 Wyoming County 4-H Farm Safety Day was held Saturday, April 29 at the Synergy and Tillotson Farms, located on Lemley Road, just east of the village of Wyoming. The Synergy Dairy Farm is a large dairy farm that is milking around 1250 cows through a rotary milking parlor. Approximately 300 cows per hour are milked in the parlor.

The purpose of the safety day was to acquaint youth with some on farm situations and to teach them safe procedures in these various on farm situations. The ultimate goal is to prevent injuries and loss of limbs or life.

Approximately 70 people attended the 3 hour event. Ten stations were set up at various locations on the farm with an instructor at each station.

 

Jason Mayer, from the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department speaking about ATV safety, laws and regulations.

 

The stations were:

1. ATV Safety - Jason Mayer, Wyoming County Sheriff's Department
2. General Machinery Awareness - Bruce Merle, 4-H Tractor Safety Instructor
3. Shop Safety - Jacob Vandenbosch, 4-H Teen Instructor
4. Safety Around P. T. O's - Bruce Simmons, NYCAMH
5. Feed Handling, Bunker Silo, Mixer Truck & Big Bale Safety - Paul Hadler, Land O'Lakes
6. Animal Handling - Dr. Andrea Musser, Perry Vet Clinic
7. Safety In The Milkhouse & Parlor - Don Luther, Don Beck, Inc.
8. Farm Medic's - Brian Boorman & Doug George
9. Skid Steer Safety - Josh Carpenter, 4-H Tractor Safety Instructor
10. Lagoon Safety - Doug Tillotson, Titan Enterprises

A special "thank you" to our host and to everyone who helped with our 4-H Farm Safety Day! Also - to the 2006 Wyoming County Dairy Princess Program for milk punch & paper products.

- to Conesus Milk Co-Op for milk

- to U. S. Gypsum for hearing protection

- WYOMOCO 4-H Camp for candy bars

- Lamb & Webster and Synergy for cookies and pizza

HAVE A SAFE SUMMER!!

 

Wyoming County 4-H’ers Do Well in Regional Horse Bowl Contest

March 2006 - A four county regional 4-H horse knowledge contest known as “horse bowl” was held on Saturday, March 11th in Ellicottville, NY. The counties involved were Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Wyoming. Eleven 4-H’ers from Wyoming County participated.

 

(Front Row l to r) Brandon Price, Jared Price, Gabrielle Covert, Brittani Scharlau (Back Row l to r) Junior Coach-Jennifer Covert, Jessica Winstel, Brooke Schery, Kelly DeGroff, Kindle Willard, Erin Seymour, and Novice Coach-Melissa Herke.

 

The junior team was made up of Jessica Winstel, Attica; Brandon Price, North Java; Brooke Schery, Pike; Gabrielle Covert, Perry; and Kelly DeGroff of Castile. The team placed 2nd. Jessica placed 1st, Brooke placed 8th, Brandon placed 9th and Kelly placed 10th on an individual basis. The team was coached by Jennifer Covert of Perry.

The novice team members were Erin Seymour of Gainesvillle; Kindle Willard and Brittani Scharlau of Alexander; and Jared Price of North Java. The team placed 1st. Individual placing: Erin was 1st, Brittani was 3rd, and Kindle was 8th. The novice team was coached by Melissa Herke of Gainesville.

Jessica Winstel will be a member of the regional team that will compete in the NYS
Horse Bowl on April 22nd at Cornell University.

CONGRATULATIONS to all 4-H horse project members that participated in the horse bowl.

4-H'ers Visit State Capital

Article submitted by Amanda Ciurzynski, Wyoming County 4-H'er, July 2006

On March 6th and 7th, 2006, a group of 4-Hers from Wyoming and Livingston counties went to Albany for the "4-H Capital Days" award trip.

L to R: Kelsey Minnich, York; Wesley Cox, Perry; Chris Ciufo, Livonia; Assemblyman Daniel Burling; Amanda Ciurzynski, Attica; and Stacia True, Perry (Livingston County 4-H Extension Educator).

Wesley Cox and Amanda Ciurzynski from Wyoming County, and Chris Ciufo and Kelsey Minnich from Livingston County, traveled to Albany to learn about the New York State Government. While they were there, they met many state legislators, including their own representatives Assemblyman Daniel Burling and Senator Dale Volker.

The 4-Hers visited the capitol building and they went on a tour to see the assembly room, senate building, and the Court of Appeals. They all had a great time, and learned plenty of new facts about our New York State government. This was a chance of a lifetime for these four 4-Hers.

Thank you to the Wyoming County 4-H Leader's Association for sponsoring this award trip!