WASECA — Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club held Communications Day Sunday, Feb. 25 at Waseca Community Hall.
With Louise Sroka as MC and Christine Myer timing, 16 members captivated the full hall with 10 speeches and seven poems on a good assortment of topics. Judges were Leanne Murphy and MT Owens for speeches and Candace Martin and Lacey Jurke for poems. They reiterated my opinion that everyone who gets up to speak in front of a hall full of people is a champion.
Winners for speeches were: Cloverbud – first Landen Myer (Fishing), second Jason Mosher (Pokemon); Junior – first Jacob Gerlinsky (46 Brothers), second Keaton Breadner (History of Ford); Intermediate – first Isabelle Harbin (April Fool’s Sheep), second Kayden Tuplin (Growing Potatoes). For poems, the winners were Junior – first Karli Myer (All My Great Excuses), second Harper Johnston (Cookies); Intermediate – first Jayce Myer (The Oyster), second Saidai Mosher (Stars). Other presentations were Charles Sutherland (Jokes), Olivia Carson (When Winter Comes), Kyden Rhinehart (Fun Camping), McKennley Rhinehart (Favourite Things), Mickey Blyth (Baby Sibling at 15) and Tristan Blyth (Believe in Yourself).
Following presentation of certificates and prizes, a token of appreciation was given to each judge. Pictures were then taken but unfortunately, four members were missing due to leaving early for other commitments. Everyone enjoyed a flavourful array of refreshments including some tasty deer sausage. Thank you to the judges, guests, leaders and members for an interesting and entertaining afternoon. The club appreciates how well everyone adapted to the change of venue on short notice due to water problems at Milleton Hall.
First-place speech winners will go on to District Public Speaking at Hillmond on March 10. Everyone is also invited to attend achievement day at Milleton Hall on Sunday, May 26.
