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    • Part 1: First Nations of the Peace River Region
    • Part 2: The Fur Trade Era
    • Part 3: Transportation and Communication
    • Part 4: Old Timers and the Price of Land
    • Part 5: Dawson Creek: The Story of the Community
    • Part 6: Mysteries, Adventures and Indian Legends
    • Part 7: Arts, Crafts and Recreation
    • Part 8: Agriculture
    • Part 9: Church Histories
    • Part 10: Schools
    • Part 11: Health Care
    • Part 12: Industries and Enterprises
    • Part 13: Policing the Peace
    • Part 14: Pouce Coupe, Rolla, and Other South Peace Communities
    • Part 15: Chetwynd and the Fort St. John Area
    • Part 16: The Alberta Peace
    • Part 17: Natural History of the Peace River Region
    • Part 18: Interviews with Old Timers
    • Part 19: Remembering Our Veterans

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BN08-37: Awards Held for 4-H Members

Recent History – 1999

Nov. 4, 1999

Patsy Nagel, Contributing Writer

The annual 4-H Awards Night was held October 29, 1999 in the Elks Hall in Dawson Creek. A delicious pot luck smorg started the evening in great style following the singing of O Canada, and the reciting of the 4-H pledge and grace.

Bonnie Rounds, president of the 4-H Senior Council, acted as MC for the evening. Clubs attending were Boundary Community Club, Devereaux Beef, Pioneer Beef, Tate Creek Variety, Saddle Tramps Horse, and Heads and Tails Club.

Each club brought their members up to receive the awards they had won this last year. Achievement Certificates were handed out to 4-H members for completing projects in beef, sheep, outdoor living, horticulture and dairy goats. Many also received badges and certificates in public speaking, demonstrations, judging, and junior leader projects.

Pioneer Beef member, Nikki Sutherland, was unable to attend but her friend, Kristy Rose, outlined the many outstanding 4-H achievements Nikki attained this year. She was chosen to attend the Provincial Club Week activities, the provincial public speaking competitions, and she and Kristy Rose went to the provincial demonstration competitions, representing the Peace River District. Congratulations to Nikki and thanks to Kristy for presenting this information to the group at Awards Night.

Two major trophies are awarded each year. This year, the Carl Wolf Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding record book was presented to Melvina Watson by Norma Walker. Melvina is a member of the Heads and Tails 4-H Club. Her book was filled with pictures and information about her sheep project.

The Recreation Trophy for the best attendance by a club at district events was presented by Bill Newton to the Heads and Tails 4-H Club.

Carol Van de Bon received a plaque and pin for her first five years as a leader in the Heads and Tails 4-H Club. Karla Barrie, Youth Development Assistant made the presentation on behalf of the B.C. 4-H Council.

The 4-H members wish to thank the Elks Club for the donation of the hall for the evening. Members, parents, and leaders all enjoyed a dance after the official part of the night was completed.

Leaders are reminded that updated Senior Skill Exams are available at the 4-H office in the Agriculture department of the Provincial Building. Please come in and get what you need for your soon to be senior members.

This article is taken from the Peace River Block Daily News, Dawson Creek, with the permission of the publisher. The Daily News retains all rights relating to this material. The information in this article is intended solely for research or general interest purposes.

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