BY TEGAN MOFFATT AND MATTEA WRIGHT
Once again, Red Deer West 4-H Club members gathered together for their annual mock show and highway cleanup.
On April 26th 4-H members, together with their steers and heifers, spend a day full of cattle showing and judging at Benalto Ag Centre. All of the members were able to get an idea of what the show ring will be like at our show and sale which will be held at the Westerner June 1st and 2nd. It provided a chance for new and younger members to get help and advice on grooming and showing cattle. Each of the members did very well showing their steers. Good Job everyone and special thanks to Mr. Rolly Bateman from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, who graciously provided advice and judging expertise to our members - it was a great learning experience!
On May 3rd Red Deer West 4-H Club members participated in the annual highway cleanup. Our club was responsible for cleaning ditches along Hwy. 11A from Sylvan Lake traffic circle to Hwy. 2 at Red Deer. Everyone had a blast even though we did find some unusual stuff. After the club was done cleaning they all got to hang out at one of the members' homes nearby - and load up on food.
It was followed with a quick monthly meeting at the end and everyone went home dead tired. Thank you to all the drivers who took caution that day making it safe for everyone. We would also like to thank Tim Hortons, Sylvan Lake for supplying coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts once again!
Our members are now busy getting their animals ready for our year-end show. We would like to invite you all to come out to our show and sale June 1st and 2nd and see what beef 4-H is all about. Our female and club steer show will be held on the 1st and our interclub steer show and sale will follow on June 2nd. This will once again be held at the Westerner in Red Deer. Thank you to all our sponsors and buyers from last year, your support helps make the weekend a huge success. We hope to see you again this year!