Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Md Troopers Assoc #20 & Westminster Md Fire Dept Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
Showing posts with label 4H. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4H. Show all posts

Monday, January 30, 2017

2017 Horse Fair Tack Sale to benefit the 4-H Therapeutic Riding March 26, 2017


2017 Horse Fair Tack Sale to benefit the 4-H Therapeutic Riding March 26, 2017  http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/01/2017-horse-fair-tack-sale-to-benefit-4.html

Join us at the 2017 Horse Fair Tack Sale to benefit the 4-H Therapeutic Riding
Program of Carroll County on March 26, 2017

When: March 26, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Where: Shipley Arena at the Carroll County Ag Center
What: Tack sale/swap

New and Used tack, equipment, clothes, and supplies, just in time for spring riding!

No Entry Fee Just come and shop!

Spaces are available for you or your organization to sell your horse related goods, services and supplies: 10x12 ft space is $30 for the first space, $20 for each additional space for more information or to reserve a space, email Karen at trp4h@comcast.net


Shots and Coggins Clinic: Make a reservation now to bring your horses and have shots done on the trailer ­ Contact Mary at mstheretreat99@gmail.com or call her at 443-465-7809.
*****

20070721 For more posts on Soundtrack about the 4H TRP

For more posts on the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County on “Soundtrack”go here: http://tinyurl.com/qltzfn  The web site may be found here: http://www.trp4h.org/


Disclosure: I volunteer with the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County








Sunday, April 27, 2014

New trees for 4-H Therapeutic Riding Arena at the Carroll Co Ag Ctr Westminster

#KED New trees for 4-H Therapeutic Riding Arena at the Carroll Co Ag Ctr Westminster

4H Therapeutic Riding Prog, 4H, Ag Carroll Co MD Ag Center, Dayhoff photos trees, Ag Horticulture Plants Trees, 

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Eagle Archive: Kinzy found rocky soil, but planted a fertile seed in Cooperative Extension

Eagle Archive: Kinzy found rocky soil, but planted a fertile seed in Cooperative Extension





Much has changed in Westminster and Carroll County since Grover Kinzy, the first Maryland Cooperative Extension agent, came to town on Nov. 10, 1916 — in part, as a response to the economic chaos in the agriculture community resulting from the market repercussions of World War I.

Kinzy's office was in the Times Building, across the street from the old Westminster fire hall on Main Street in Westminster. One of the first things Kinzy did was help start local 4-H clubs.

According to the definitive history book on agriculture in Carroll County — "Legacy of the Land" by Carol Lee — it wasn't an easy task for Kinzy… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0902-20120901,0,1065554.story

… Tom Ford, the county agriculture adviser-consultant in the Carroll County office of the Cooperative Extension Service, wrote on Sept. 19, 1992… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0902-20120901,0,1065554.story


*****

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Generations have been touched by Frock's 4-H and church leadership By Kevin Dayhoff, May 3, 2012



Eagle Archive: Generations have been touched by Frock's 4-H and church leadership http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0506-20120502,0,7820360.story



Fourteen years ago — on April 12, 1998 — the Baltimore Sun carried an article about my neighbor and good friend, Kathryn Myers Frock, in which it was noted:

"The Westminster woman, who is believed to be the longest-serving 4-H volunteer in the country, was surprised recently to be honored for 58 years of volunteer service.

"Fifty-eight years? thought Frock. Why 58?

"'Maybe they don't think I'm going to be here for 60 years,' she said with a smile."

Well, Frock made it to 60 years. As a matter of fact, make that 74 years that she was a 4-H leader and volunteer fair judge.

That said, with Frock, it was not as much about the quantity of years, but the quality.


4-H, agriculture, volunteers, church, community, Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland,


+++++++++++++++

Related and Updated for Kathryn Frock:


Thursday, April 26, 2012





+++++++++++++++++

Westminster Eagle - Katie V. Jones: Kathryn Frock touts merits of 4-H life

Fair 'queen' touts merits of 4-H life 07/26/06 By Katie V. Jones

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=978&NewsID=735396&CategoryID=17320&on=1



When Kathryn Frock joined 4-H in 1934, there were girl 4-H clubs and boy 4-H clubs. If you lived on a farm and worked with animals, however, you were allowed to belong to a "co-ed club."

In those days the fair was held in Taneytown, before moving to its current location behind the Agricultural Center in Westminster.

To build the buildings at the new site, the 4-H clubs raised money through various methods such as making moccasins and selling household "guidebooks."

At 89, Frock has more than 60 years of memories of being in 4-H, first as a member, then as a leader and currently as a judge… http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2006/08/westminster-eagle-katie-v-jones-kathryn.html

+++++++++++++

Accolades mark a life of volunteering Westminster woman lauded for 4-H service April 12, 1998 By Sheridan Lyons

Accolades mark a life of volunteering Westminster woman lauded for 4-H service



The Westminster woman who is believed to be the longest-serving 4-H volunteer in the country was surprised recently to be honored for 58 years of volunteer service.

Fifty-eight years? thought Kathryn Frock. Why 58?

"Maybe they don't think I'm going to be here for 60 years," she said with a smile last week.

If there were a grandmaster of homemaking, Frock, 80, would qualify: Her skills range from the "seven-day pickles" she puts up to the carefully centered daisy buttons on a dress she made in 1936 that swept 4-H Club local, state and national needlework honors.



[…]

"This woman is phenomenal," said Bob Shirley, Carroll County's recently retired extension agent for 4-H. "The amount of volunteer work she's still doing and the number of organizations she's giving support to. And she still is a very strong, active leader," he said.

*****

Monday, May 07, 2012

Generations have been touched by Frock's 4-H and church leadership

Generations have been touched by Frock's 4-H and church leadership

Eagle Archive: Generations have been touched by Frock's 4-H and church leadership http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0506-20120502,0,7820360.story


Fourteen years ago — on April 12, 1998 — the Baltimore Sun carried an article about my neighbor and good friend, Kathryn Myers Frock, in which it was noted:

"The Westminster woman, who is believed to be the longest-serving 4-H volunteer in the country, was surprised recently to be honored for 58 years of volunteer service.

"Fifty-eight years? thought Frock. Why 58?

"'Maybe they don't think I'm going to be here for 60 years,' she said with a smile."

Well, Frock made it to 60 years. As a matter of fact, make that 74 years that she was a 4-H leader and volunteer fair judge.

That said, with Frock, it was not as much about the quantity of years, but the quality.


Related and Updated for Kathryn Frock:

+++++++++++++++


Thursday, April 26, 2012





+++++++++++++++++

Westminster Eagle - Katie V. Jones: Kathryn Frock touts merits of 4-H life

Fair 'queen' touts merits of 4-H life 07/26/06 By Katie V. Jones

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=978&NewsID=735396&CategoryID=17320&on=1



When Kathryn Frock joined 4-H in 1934, there were girl 4-H clubs and boy 4-H clubs. If you lived on a farm and worked with animals, however, you were allowed to belong to a "co-ed club."

In those days the fair was held in Taneytown, before moving to its current location behind the Agricultural Center in Westminster.

To build the buildings at the new site, the 4-H clubs raised money through various methods such as making moccasins and selling household "guidebooks."

At 89, Frock has more than 60 years of memories of being in 4-H, first as a member, then as a leader and currently as a judge… http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2006/08/westminster-eagle-katie-v-jones-kathryn.html

+++++++++++++

Accolades mark a life of volunteering Westminster woman lauded for 4-H service April 12, 1998 By Sheridan Lyons

Accolades mark a life of volunteering Westminster woman lauded for 4-H service



The Westminster woman who is believed to be the longest-serving 4-H volunteer in the country was surprised recently to be honored for 58 years of volunteer service.

Fifty-eight years? thought Kathryn Frock. Why 58?

"Maybe they don't think I'm going to be here for 60 years," she said with a smile last week.

If there were a grandmaster of homemaking, Frock, 80, would qualify: Her skills range from the "seven-day pickles" she puts up to the carefully centered daisy buttons on a dress she made in 1936 that swept 4-H Club local, state and national needlework honors.



[…]

"This woman is phenomenal," said Bob Shirley, Carroll County's recently retired extension agent for 4-H. "The amount of volunteer work she's still doing and the number of organizations she's giving support to. And she still is a very strong, active leader," he said.



*****

Monday, April 30, 2012

Kathryn A. Myers Frock, 94, of #Westminster, died April 26, 2012



Thursday, April 26, 2012




Born June 17, 1917 in Mayberry, she was the daughter of the late John H. Myers and Maude Maus Myers Zimmerman. She was the wife of the late Russel W. Frock who died in 1977.

She attended Taneytown High School, Class of 1934.

She was a seamstress for L. Greif Brothers Clothing Company, and a homemaker.

She was a 4-H leader and volunteer fair judge for 70 years receiving a Governor's Citation at 55 years, a member of the Carroll County 4-H Fair Board, a member of Family and Consumer Education (formerly known as Homemaker's Clubs) for 65 years, and was a member of Church Women United for over 50 years.

She held many leadership positions on the local, state and national levels. She was also a Chief Election Judge at one of the Westminster polling locations for 20 years. She received many awards and recognitions including being named to the Carroll County 4-H Hall of Fame and received the Pioneer Award for the Carroll County Agriculture Board.

She was a volunteer at the Farm Museum as a tour guide and demonstrator of quilting and chair caning, was an Adult Education teacher for 8 years at the Frederick Community College in the 1970's teaching needle arts classes, and for several years was an assessor for the External Adult Learning Program for the Carroll County Public Schools.

She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Baust United Church of Christ where she was an Adult Sunday School teacher for over 75 years, belonged to the “Women's Guild”, played in the church orchestra as a young woman and was a founding member of the Mature Christians group.

She received the Outstanding Senior Citizen award in 1983 in Carroll County and the State of Maryland by the Jaycees.

Surviving her are a son Neil E. Frock and partner Bob Harrison of Rehoboth Beach, DE, a daughter and husband Lori and John Bucacink of Westminster, sisters Betty Harman of Silver Run and Aileen Long of Westminster, grandchildren Ian and Sara Bucacink of Westminster, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by siblings Wilson Myers, George “Herby” Myers, Marie Hyle and Truth Haines.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, and 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Gerald Hanberry officiating, assisted by Rev. Gerald Fuss. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Baust United Church of Christ, 2950 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster, MD 21158 or to the Carroll County 4-H, CCEAC, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157.

On line condolences may be offered to the family at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.

*****

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Kevin Dayhoff: A Tribute to Calvin Brothers, long serving firefighter, 4-H volunteer and Chief Building Inspector for Carroll County



Calvin Brothers, long serving firefighter, 4-H volunteer and Chief Building Inspector for Carroll County, has died at age 79

Kevin Dayhoff,
Monday, January 2, 2012





Updated: 3:25 p.m. Firefighters and friends from across Carroll County gathered at the Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville on Jan. 1 to celebrate the life of... 



Firefighters from all across Carroll County gathered at the Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville on Sunday to celebrate the life of Calvin Warren Brothers, 79, of Finksburg, who died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.

The service was conducted by the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association Chaplain, Deacon Charles Barnhart, of whom many emergency services personnel turn to in times of trouble or grief in Carroll County.

Barnhart began the service by saying, “My friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness our faith as we celebrate the life of Calvin Brothers. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection.”

Brothers wore many different hats in the greater Carroll County community and many folks knew him well by his steadfast community leadership in the many responsibilities he took upon himself. The one common thread is that he did everything well and no matter how difficult the task, he was always a good friend to everyone.

He was born February 2, 1932 in Finksburg, and was the son of the late Ernest Claude and Amelia I. Ward Brothers. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann Baumes Brothers, who died in 2010.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served in Korea. He was a member of the Westminster VFW, Westminster Moose, and the Westminster American Legion.

He worked for many years for Luther L. Brothers Builders and later as the Chief Building Inspector for Carroll County.

Others knew him well as a volunteer with Carroll County 4H and FFA programs where he once served as the Chair of the Board for the Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair.

Folks gathered Sunday evening to celebrate Brothers’ service to our community as a volunteer firefighter. In May 1964, after several devastating fires in the Gamber area of Carroll County, the Gamber and Community Fire Company was organized. According to an old newspaper article, “Two months after the company established itself, Calvin Brothers joined up. His uncle, a member, recruited him. ‘Between 1965 and 1975, this was a very small company,’ he said. ‘It didn't seem like we were going to go too far.’”

But through the hard work of Brothers and countless other community leaders, the upstart fire company has gone far over the years.

“By 1965, the company purchased land and a building at the intersection of Md. 32 and Md. 91, and ordered the first piece of fire equipment…”

Here, Barnhart picked-up the story of Brothers’ work for our community at his memorial service. Brothers “gave his volunteer spirit for 46 years.” He was the company president for a total of eleven-years in five different decades.

Over the years, in addition to serving as a delegate to the Carroll County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and member of numerous committees, he also served as Gamber fire chief, first vice-president for four years, second vice-president for three years, and a member of the board of directors for an additional four years.

He also served as president of the county firefighters’ association from 1992-1993 and was elected to the Carroll County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Hall of Fame in 1990.

Barnhart spoke for many when he said, “There is so much to share about Calvin’s dedication to” the Gamber volunteer fire company. “His personality and devotion will never be forgotten. In every role, Calvin touched your lives with charm and wit, with courage and hope, with kindness and love. And I’m sure that it was a great reunion at the heavenly gate when Calvin arrived this past Wednesday…

“Calvin became for all, the model of what it means to be an honest hard working sensitive adult. And now, as long as you live in the memory of his witness and faith, he will always live through you…

“We have been blessed with various gifts of service. We give thanks for the life of Calvin W. Brothers and say thank you for his 46 years of service to the Gamber and Community Volunteer Fire Company and the Gamber community. We are grateful for his time and commitment for the betterment of others.”

According to attribute ob the fire company website by Gamber fire company treasurer Clay Myers, Brothers was the husband of Carol Ann Brothers who died in 2010. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Jen and Chad Dean of Odenton, sons and daughter-in-law Rick Bartels of Glen Burnie, and John and Alisha Bartels of Gamber.

Also surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law Robert Brothers of Gamber, Luther L. and Eva M. Brothers of Gamber, and Carl Melvin and Bonnie Brothers of Traverse City, MI, sister Joan Gist of Gamber, and grandchildren Kera Jefcoat, Kaitlyn Crabtree, Tyler Bartels and Olivia Hope Bartels, and great grandson Layton Jefcoat.

He was predeceased by his sisters Grace Shipley, Jeanette Robertson, Marietta Clark, and Amelia Sue Green, his brother-in-law Richard Gist, and his grandson John Eric Bartels.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 2, 2012, at 10:00 am at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel with Deacon Charles Barnhart officiating. Interment was at the Providence Cemetery, Gamber.

Donations in the honor of the memory of Brothers may be made to the Gamber and Community Fire Department, 3939 Niner Rd., Finksburg, MD 21048.

Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Photo of Calvin W. Brothers in uniform courtesy of the Gamber and Community Fire Department


Kevin Dayhoff: A Tribute to Calvin Brothers, long serving firefighter, 4-H volunteer and Chief Building Inspector for Carroll County
+++++++++++++++

*****

Friday, December 30, 2011

Mr. Calvin Warren Brothers February 2, 1932 - December 28,


Obituary for Mr. Calvin Warren Brothers http://bit.ly/tRKG7J

February 2, 1932 - December 28, 2011

Calvin W. Brothers

Age 79 of Finksburg

Calvin Warren Brothers, 79 of Finksburg, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.

Born February 2, 1932 in Finksburg, he was the son of the late Ernest Claude and Amelia I. Ward Brothers. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann Baumes Brothers, who died in 2010.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea.

He had been Chief Building Inspector for Carroll County for many years and had also worked many years for Luther L. Brothers Builders.

He was a lifetime member of Gamber and Community Fire Department where he served twice as Chief and twice as President.

He was a member and Past President of Carroll County Fireman’s Association.

He volunteered with Carroll County 4H and FFA and served as Past Chairman of the Board for the Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair.

He was also a member of the Westminster VFW, Westminster Moose and Westminster American Legion.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Jen and Chad Dean of Odenton, sons and daughter-in-law Rick Bartels of Glen Burnie, and John and Alisha Bartels of Gamber, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert Brothers of Gamber, Luther L. and Eva M. Brothers of Gamber, and Carl Melvin and Bonnie Brothers of Traverse City, MI, sister Joan Gist of Gamber, and grandchildren Kera Jefcoat, Kaitlyn Crabtree, Tyler Bartels and Olivia Hope Bartels, and great grandson Layton Jefcoat.

He was predeceased by his sisters Grace Shipley, Jeanette Robertson, Marietta Clark, and Amelia Sue Green, his brother-in-law Richard Gist, and his grandson John Eric Bartels.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville with Deacon Charles Barnhart officiating. Interment will be in Providence Cemetery, Gamber.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5pm and 6-8pm where the Gamber and Community Fire Department will hold a memorial service at 7:45pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gamber and Community Fire Department, 3939 Niner Rd., Finksburg, MD 21048.

Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Calvin Warren Brothers please visit our Sympathy Store.*****

Monday, August 02, 2010

Video: Combine Demolition Derby is smashing good time at the Carroll 4-H and FFA Fair in Westminster


Combine Demolition Derby is smashing good time at the Carroll 4-H and FFA Fair in Westminster

Vidoe

'This is all-Americana, baby' ¦ fair continues through Aug. 6

Posted 8/01/10 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4576/Carroll-County-Fair-Westminster-4H-FFA/

The afternoon at the annual Carroll County (Maryland) 4-H FFA Fair started out tame enough. Children were giggling. There was ice cream, burgers and french fries to eat; the weather was appropriately hot, and antique tractors were performing the stylized minuet of square dancing in the upper horse arena.

But soon after 6 o'clock in the evening, the scene of the antique tractors had transformed into the clash of the alien mutant titans of the farm equipment world, as the giant machines danced in the makeshift heavy metal mosh pit of the third annual combine demolition derby at the country fair.

With names like “Smoking Panther,” “Pink Elephant,” “Black Widow,” and “Save the Ta Tas - Fight for the Cure,” the hulking machines paraded into the gladiatorial arena to the delight of the overflow crowd as the announcers, John Roop and Rachael Troppman, introduced the contestants.

[…]

Just before the action began, Forrest Shaw, the assistant chief of the Pleasant Valley Fire Department assembled the scores of firefighters and EMS personnel from fire departments throughout the county, for final instructions.

“This is a neat event. We're here to make sure everyone is safe,” said Shaw as he surveyed the large audience that kept creeping toward the fence and the large concrete barricades in place to keep the machines in the arena separate from the crowds packed on the surrounding sloped seating area.

[…]

Pink Elephants on parade

The opera performed by the giant bellowing machines took place in four acts. Three heats with the winners of each of the heats appearing for the final duel.

The “Smoking Panther” driven by Kenny Nusbaum, survived heat No. 1. The High Clas Farm entry, the “Pink Elephant,” piloted by David Clas, prevailed in the second heat. And the crowd favorite, according to announcer Troppman, “Save the Ta Tas,” the Lakeview Farms entry captained by Jeff Harrison, won the third heat.

[…]

Survival of the pinkest

The end came at 9:45 p.m., as the “Pink Elephant” was declared the winner - as the second place finisher, the “Smoking Panther,” fell silent - vanquished after putting up quite a fight.

In addition to bragging rights, the first place finisher took home a prize of $1,000. Second place won $500, and this year's third place finisher, “Save the Ta Tas,” donated its $250 prize to the “Susan G. Koman for the Cure” breast cancer foundation.

“Isn't this fun?” said Troppman from the announcers' stand. “The families, friends… and the farms put so much creativity and effort into their combines - and then it's fun to see them crash into each other.”

Written and filmed by Kevin Dayhoff for www.explorecarroll.com.

With editorial assistance by Jim Joyner and Charles Schelle

All rights reserved by Kevin Dayhoff and www.explorecarroll.com.

July 31, 2010

[20100731 July 31 2010 Combine Demo Derby]

Combine Demolition Derby Carroll County Maryland Dayhoff ExploreCarroll.com 4-H FFA Fair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l75oPp6CdG0

*****

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net Explore Carroll: www.explorecarroll.com The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com

Monday, May 18, 2009

Andy Cashman and Caroline Babylon at Carroll Co Ag Center event



Andy Cashman and Caroline Babylon at Carroll Co Ag Center event

May 8, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

Andy Cashman and Caroline Babylon take a short break and catch up on business at the pig weigh-in - inside the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County Riding Arena - for the annual Carroll County 4-H FFA Fair.

After a long winter, the annual spring weigh-in is a great opportunity for families in the Carroll County ag community to catch-up and share plans for the Annual Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair.

For more information on the fair go to: http://www.carrollcountyfair.com/

Dayhoff Daily Photoblog
20090508 Annual Fair pig weigh in (21)bw Andy CB

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Spaghetti Dinner benefit MD 4H Livestock Judging Team

Spaghetti Dinner benefit MD 4H Livestock Judging Team

Spaghetti Dinner planned at the Carroll County Ag Center to benefit the MD St 4H Livestock Judging Team

If you have considered going out with the family on Palm Sunday go on over to the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster and let the Maryland State 4-H Livestock Judging Team feed you.

All proceeds benefit the judging team, which includes Drew Cashman, Luke Ziegler, Claire, and Troy Bennett; to help raise money for their upcoming competition trip to Europe.

The spaghetti dinner will take place on April 5 (Palm Sunday) from 1 pm to 6 pm. at the Carroll County Ag Center Burns Hall, 700 Agriculture Way, Westminster, MD.

By the way, the Home Show will be taking place at the same time, for an opportunity to make a day of it.

Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread, drink, and dessert. Adults $7, children age 6-12 $5 and everyone under 6 are free.

####
20090310 SDOSM
20090405 SDOSM Spaghetti Dinner benefit MD 4H Livestock Judging Team
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Thursday, September 11, 2008

4-H’ers heading to national competitions by Carrie Ann Knauer

4-H’ers heading to national competitions By Carrie Ann Knauer, Carroll County Times Staff Writer

Monday, September 08, 2008

Four teens from Francis Scott Key High School will represent the state at several regional and national livestock judging competitions this fall after winning the top positions in the 4-H competition at the Maryland State Fair last weekend.

This is the first time that the four-person A team will be made up of youths from the same county, let alone the same school, said Kathy Gordon, 4-H youth development extension educator for Carroll.

About 30 youths competed in the 4-H livestock judging competition at the Maryland State Fair Aug. 30, Gordon said. During the competition, the youths examine several rounds of beef cattle, sheep and swine, and judge them on their physical build and characteristics. They rank the animals in each class, then submit their rankings to be compared to the professional judges’ rankings.

Claire Bennett won first place with 614 points, followed by Drew Cashman in second place with 613 points and Lukas Ziegler in third place with 610 points. Claire’s brother Troy Bennett placed seventh with 578 points...


Read Ms. Knauer’s entire article here: 4-H’ers heading to national competitions

20080908 4Hers heading to national competitions by Knauer
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2008/09/08/news/local_news/newsstory3.txt
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Westminster Eagle - Katie V. Jones: Kathryn Frock touts merits of 4-H life


Westminster Eagle - Katie V. Jones: Kathryn Frock touts merits of 4-H life

Fair 'queen' touts merits of 4-H life 07/26/06 By Katie V. Jones

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=978&NewsID=735396&CategoryID=17320&on=1





When Kathryn Frock joined 4-H in 1934, there were girl 4-H clubs and boy 4-H clubs. If you lived on a farm and worked with animals, however, you were allowed to belong to a "co-ed club."

In those days the fair was held in Taneytown, before moving to its current location behind the Agricultural Center in Westminster.

To build the buildings at the new site, the 4-H clubs raised money through various methods such as making moccasins and selling household "guidebooks."

At 89, Frock has more than 60 years of memories of being in 4-H, first as a member, then as a leader and currently as a judge.

She no longer judges at the Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery county fairs, but the Westminster resident remains active with her beloved Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair, which opens this week.

"I had to cut some of those out because it is pretty far for me to drive," Frock chuckles, talking about the other fairs. "I can't do as much as I used to do. I can't stand on my feet so long."

As a 4-H leader, Frock helped start the Westminster 4-H Club and the 4-H Horticulture Club. She took an active role in the running of the 4-H snowball stand.

"I would line up all the people to work the three, four-hour shifts," Frock said. "Leaders, 4-H'ers, parents, friends, anybody I could get. I used to be in that snowball stand a lot."

Every year, the fair has grown, according to Frock, with more exhibits, more youth and more animals.

"It takes an awful lot of people to run that fair," Frock said. "It takes 80 to 100 people just to run the snowball stand. There's an ice cream stand, a soft drink, sandwich, iced tea stand, a restaurant that serves three meals a day.

"Volunteers volunteer more than one time."

Andy Cashman, livestock superintendent for the fair, says Frock's commitment to 4-H is admirable.

"This day and age it is tougher and tougher to get people to volunteer," Cashman said. "The kids think it is pretty neat that she's been involved. It is pretty important to her."

Both of Frock's children were in 4-H, and now her grandchildren are, too.

"It is a very educational program," Frock said of 4-H. "There are all kinds of things you can do in 4-H."

While Frock participated in projects such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlework, canning and jelly making, she has judged crafts, horticulture and food projects.

It isn't always easy being a judge, especially when choosing the grand champion of a class.

"At the fair, you're displaying all of what you've done over the year and being judged on it," Frock said. "The judge tells them the good ... and the things they could improve on."

"Sometimes picking out the (champion) is hard because a couple can be very close," Frock said. "A 4-H leader knows what to look for. What they (4-H'ers) are supposed to be doing is learning by doing, and making the best better."

Frock plans to continue being active with 4-H and can't wait until this year's fair gets fully under way tomorrow.

"She gets her own parking spot at the top," Cashman said. "Anybody who does all she does deserves it. She's a wonderful lady who puts a lot of effort into the program."

Parking spot or not, Frock will be attending this year's fair, adding to her collection of memories.

"I don't know whether there is a favorite part," Frock said, of her years in 4-H. "I like it all."

+++++++++++++

Related – Update:


Thursday, April 26, 2012



*****