聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 The Elcapo Lighthorse 4-H club have had a successful and busy year, tripling in size to 14 members strong and growing. The club kicked off the year with a Ride-a-Thon. The members also had the opportunity to assist at the Regina Agribition being balloon runners for the mounted shooting and have been invited back for the 2017 year. They also volunteered and co-hosted the regional 4-H bonspiel in Kelliher for the AGM in Saskatoon.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 In April, they held an equine first aid and bomb proofing clinic by Heather Barzeele in Windthorst. The Elcapo Lighthorse 4-H Club also held district and regional public speaking competitions in Grenfell at the Apostolic church. All of the members were successful; with three going on to regionals. We are especially proud of Emma Bonk who won first at provincials with her speech on 鈥淪moking鈥�.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Then it was time to begin show prep, thanks to the help of Ellen Thompson's clinic in May at Sabre Quarter Horse Ranch. The Elcapo Lighthorse 4-H Club held their 4-H Achievement Day on June 10, 2017 at Kennedy Rodeo grounds. The members were able to showcase what they have learned throughout the year and held a fun gymkhana in the afternoon, thanks to Flying G Fencing for the use of their electronic eye. We would also like to congratulate Vic Gassner for being the lucky winner of the 50/50, winning $293.00 and everyone who participated in the silent auction; our club total $139.80 with auction items and silver collection. This club could not have been successful without the help of volunteers, parents, grandparents and community support.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Thanks to our leaders Jen Ward, Bridgette Skibinski, Amanda聽 Nyuli and Monica Ward. The members would like to thank the following for their assistance throughout the 2016/17 4-H year: Farm Credit Canada, Land and Sky, White Sage Wellness Center, Sask Lotteries, Schlamps Tire, RM of Elcapo, Grenfell Septic Service, Rubicon Pharmacy (Weyburn), Broadview Affinity Credit Union, CR Trenz, Cowtown, Hometown Co-op (Broadview), Broadview Bakery, Grenfell Apostolic Church, Kennedy Rodeo Committee, Dusk till Dawn Riding Arena, C&C Septic, Dawn Goebel, Mark Hodgson, Tiffany Chute, Colleen Umpherville, Adrienne Hambleton, and Carlin Wood-Sparrow. For either donations, gifts, use of facility or time spent. Also thank you to All-Sew-Embroidery for your quick service and the community members that welcomed our 4-H members at their door during fundraising. We would not have done this without you.
