Herald & Lantern 18 July '84 J

f 4-H Fair: Reminder Of Good Old Days

By BETTY JEAN JESUNCOSKY County 4-H Agent REMEMBER the good old days when everybody got together to go to the County Fair — the event which featured 4-H project exhibits, hog and lamb auctions, horse shows, talent competitions and lots of food and fun for the whole family? Well, if that's your style of entertainment, you're in luck and you won't want to

miss the Cape May County 4-H Fair. Circle your calendar for July 19. 20 and 21 and join in the fun. With the smell of barbecued chicken and the sound of music from the rides in the air, you can't help but get into the spirit. It takes a lot of time and effort from many interested people all working together to ensure the success of the fair. Hundreds of kijis, parents and volunteers from all over the county have been planning for months to make this year's 4-H Fair one of the best yet. Judging contests, organizing shows, managing auctions, directing traffic and turning chicken are just a few of the jobs which keep 4-H volunteers busy and working to keep the Fair running smoothly right up until closing Saturday night. THE FAIR OPENS on Thursday with 4-H project judging. Members have worked hard all vpar making their exhibitor raising and trainingineir animals and now is When it all pays off. Aft^aareful scrutiny from/the --judges, prizewinning entries are chosen. The fair ^Mhe sbowplace of the4-H Development prograr^and^nembers exing i&gftjulyfeiy aftgrnoon in ptmSSliop^Jertne aucytfon that evening. The Hog and La nW- AUG4»»is-ohe of the highlights of the fair and a favorite of the many visitors who attend. Organized by Livestock Committee members Jim Coover, Mike Merrick.

' Shep Taylor, and Mrs. Diane Rea, this event in1 volves over 20 buyers ; representing businesses i and service organizations : throughout the county purchasing some of the finest > homegrown livestock that [ this area has to offer. ' The 4-H Fair also includes a variety of conces- ! sionaires displaying and selling their wares Commercial Exhibit Chairper- » son Marvin Morrell has ' worked throughout the year recruiting exhibitors, ; organizing contracts and assigning exhibit space to meet eyeryones needs With layout committee members. Mike Plitnick, Mac McConnell and Ed i Irmler, the grounds layout is organized so that every exhibit has a prime spot IN THE WEST END of the Fairgrounds, Horse Council President Mrs. Diane Croitor "keeps the show rolling" in the Horse area. Competition is keen in this project with all members riding at their best for the coveted blue ribbon and trophy. 4-H leaders take responsibility for the operation of each show day during the fair. Thursday, Halter Day, is done by Mrs. Diane Croitor; Friday's English Show is Lori Weyand and Chuck Marriner's responsibility ; and Saturdays Western Show is headed by Tracy Adamczyk. The goats in 4-H have a lot more to keep them busy than chewing tin cans. On I^iday morning all 4-H goats are groomed and ready for the Invitational Goat Show coordinated by Mrs. Linda Beers 4-H .

members and their projects compete for top honors in this interesting event. Other scheduled events include the Pet Show featuring costume division and frog and toad jumping events. The Fashion Revue very capably managed by Mrs Ruth Steenland of Belleplain will showcase our 4-H clothing project members in their finest outfits. Model airplane flying and a talent exhibition are also featured. The Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl exhibits the 4-H members' knowledge in this project and provides an exciting show for all who attend. Contemporary music by the Charades, Break Dancing and Share the Fun

Talent Exhibition round out the schedule and are just a sample of what makes evenings at the 4rH Fair exciting. Your 4-H Fair experience could not be complete without enjoying the Board of Agriculture Chicken Barbecue This "fantastic spread" is a not to be missed attraction for many 4-H Fair visitors. Mrs. Dorothy Wimley of Goshen has a real respon sibility in the operation of the 4-H Leaders Association Refreshment Stand Any day of the fair you can see Mrs. Wimley working with volunteers to keep those hot dogs and hamburgers coming The climax of the 4-H Fair takes olace on Satur-

day evening with the presentation of awards and the cavalcade of winners and crowning of the 1964 4-H Queen The first duty of the 4-H Queen and the cios ing event of the Fair fe the drawing of the winners in the 4-H Foundation Steer Raffle, the prize being a one quarter of beef donated , by Siege) Brothers But / chers of Woodbine. By combining the skills, talents, energy and enthusiasm of the over 1.000 people involved in the 4-H Youth Development program with the fun and excitement of this year's schedule of events, the Annual 4-H Fair can't help but be one of the best summer activities in Cape May County iff irrmnT'if - ■ it- "•Trrrn-iJfirriwircr

GED Tests Available WILDWOOD - The evening activities program at Wildwood High School offers an opportunity for summer visitors and workers to obtain high school diplomas. The GED test for a diploma can be taken at the school. y For information or to reserve a place at the next testing session, call Mrs. Allen at 522-6955 On Dean's List WILDWOOD CWj£T_Kimberly Anne" v^ist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Twist, has earned a " - ^ place on the Dean's List at Boston University for high (scholastic standings for the second semester 1983-84. ' Kimberly is a 1980 Graduate of Wildwood High Schobl

PREVIEW — Elaine Cathcart of Stone Harbor and Nan McStravick of Avalon, cochairpersons. preview some of the art to be included in the benefit auction to be held at the Avalon Community Hall on July 21 beginning at 7 p.m. Proceeds are slated for the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital Building Fund.

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