On July 16, the stage at Notre Dame Education Center was transformed into the vibrant streets of New Orleans where the Geauga County 4-H project judging for multiple categories of clothing projects took place.
Giggles ‘n Stitches
On July 16, the stage at Notre Dame Education Center was transformed into the vibrant streets of New Orleans where the Geauga County 4-H project judging for multiple categories of clothing projects took place. Then, in that same venue later in the evening, the Geauga County 4-H Style Revue show took place to share these students’ hard work and efforts with family and friends.
Participants ranged in age from kindergarten to high school with a variety of clothing projects. The Giggle ‘n Stitches 4-H Club would like to acknowledge all of its participants and their hard work. There were many exceptional winners.
From the “You Can Quilt” group, Emily Tessean was selected for outstanding project of the day and state fair winner. In “Quilting the Best Better,” Corrin Hamby and Samantha Sunderhaft were both selected as outstanding projects of the day, with Corrin being honored as state fair winner and Samantha as the alternate state fair winner.
In the category of “Terrific Tops,” Sarah Turpin was selected as outstanding project of the day winner as well as state fair winner. For the “Sew Fun” group, the winners were Grace England for outstanding of the day and the state fair winner.
The following students also received outstanding of the day awards in the “Sew Fun” category: Lila Fink, Calla Haar, Caroline Hamby and Madelyn Tessean. In the “Clothing for Middle School” category, Rebecca Zallar was recognized as outstanding of the day. In the category of “Creative Costumes,” Autumn Hamby was recognized as outstanding of the day. In the category of “Sundresses and Jumpers,” the state fair winner was Helena Haar and the alternate state fair winner was Grace Reed. In the “Sundresses and Jumpers” category, the outstanding of the day recipients were Jane Eibler, Helena Haar, Grace Reed and Hannah Rose Thompson.
In the category of “Shopping Savvy,” the outstanding of the day and the state fair winner was Elizabeth Cooper. In the “Loungewear” category, Maggie Eibler was selected as outstanding of the day and the state fair winner. In the “Sew for Others Junior” category, Jacob Thompson was honored as outstanding of the day.
Giggle ‘n Stitches members were also recipients of some of the Ohio State University Extension special awards. They included Helen Haar for the junior category of Best Overall Construction; Katherine Penzenik in the senior category for Best Modeling; Maggie Eibler, Giggle ‘n Stitches’ president, was nominated for the Ohio 4-H Fashion Review Award and Grace England was the first to receive the brand new award as a “Rising Star” to watch for in the future. In the category of Clothes for High School and College, Katherine Penzenik received Outstanding of the Day.
Congratulations to all of the members of Giggles ‘n Stitches.(Submitted by Samantha Sunderhaft, news reporter)
Geauga Dairymen
On July 7, the Geauga Dairymen 4-H Club met at the Hastings Dairy Farm in Burton. Members Gabriella, Ben and Sarah started the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4H Pledge.
Old business included finalizing dairy basket ideas, dates for Skillathon practice and a reminder of completing project books and candy fundraiser money being due.
New business included writing buyers letters at the August meeting, voting and approving a monetary donation to Geauga Hunger Task Force as well as the T-shirt design and pool party location at Pioneer Waterland. Details were given about safety poster and photography contests and the 2019 club photo was taken.
Mike demonstrated how to dry off a cow for her two month rest period. Ben explained how his remote control cars operate, Mark reported on farm safety practices, and Gabriella provided a puzzle recreation activity.
The next meeting is Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Hastings Dairy Farm. (Submitted by Paul, news reporter)
