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Hatley 4-H welcome Albertans for Club to Club Exchange
4-H Quebec acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada
Cover: Summer Junior Campers hike at Dunn Memorial Scout Camp
On Monday September 12, 4-H Quebec opened its doors to current and future 4-H members attending school in the Macdonald Campus/John Abbott College area. Along with a delicious serving of pizza, approximately 30 4-H members, a couple of AJRQ members, and 4-H Staff played games including icebreakers, and collaborative discussions on how they could improve the MAC JAC 4-H club! Members shared what they would tell someone who did not know anything about 4-H. “4-H will
allow you to discover skills about yourself you didn’t know you had and learn about leadership.”
On September 10th Ormstown 4-H Club (with the help of 1 Howick member) danced at Havelock Fair to an appreciative audience. Dancers that day were: Thornton Westley, Kayleigh Tannahill, William Orr, Christina Knox, Kurt Mueller, Kelsey Bryson, Travis Cavers & Tamara LaurinRicard. They danced 3 sets to the toe-tapping music of the Franklin Ensemble, which included their favourite fiddlers Neil Mackay and John Wilson as well as former 4-H member Maryse Trottier-Cournoyer. On September 18th Blair Orchards invited the square dancers to participate in their Family Day. A group consisting of both Ormstown and Howick members was put together and
danced with the Black and White band providing the music and Ralph Templeton calling. Dancers were Kurt Mueller, Emma Hooker, Will Erskine, Katherine Mackay, Thornton Westley, Kayleigh Tannahill, Randy Chisholm and Lyndsay Mackay. Blairs donated $100 to the 4-H members in appreciation for their efforts (as well as a round of nice new Blair Orchard t-shirts). The dancers chose to pass this donation on to the Terry Fox Foundation in light of the fact that it was Terry Fox Day. Photo Credit: Janice Barr
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As we wrap up a busy summer here in the Office, we said goodbye to our past couple of years, Lorelei dedicated time in recognizing our volunteers Office & Communications Assistant, Cora Dean, and with regret announce during National Volunteer Week, and celebrating milestone anniversaries. the departure of our Executive Director, Lorelei Muller. Lorelei has started many new initiatives which include the increase in proOver the past 8 years, Lorelei has brought so much to the organization, gram funding and the number of provincial activities. Due to her careful especially her enthusiasm, dedication and hard work to strengthen our planning, we now have a Provincial Square Dance Competition, the Annual association. Online Auction, and well structured provincial activities including, Winter and Summer Junior Camp. Her encouragement towards Provincial, NaThrough her term as Ex- tional, and International 4-H opportunities allowed members to experiecutive Director, we saw ence once in a lifetime 4-H opportunities. We wish her well in her future improvements in 4-H Que- endeavours, and thank her for all she has done for 4-H Quebec. bec publications, including the Annual Report and the As we begin the fall season, our Program Coordinator, Julie Neal is taking News Spreader. Lorelei the lead on the 4-H Quebec Annual General Meeting which will take place also dedicated time to- in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue on November 26; and is ensuring the day-to-day wards creating greater operations in the office run smoothly. visibility for the organizaLorelei participating in the Rally 2010 Farmers Olympics tion in the Quebec Farm- Our Program Assistant, Allison Mastine has been working on the News ers Advocate and other rural publications. Lorelei helped advance the Spreader and the 4-H Quebec Online Auction which runs until November resources that are provided to members and leaders, including the Oppor- 2nd at 9:00 p.m. tunities Guide, the Leaders’ Link, and the Monthly E-mail Update. In the See Page 9 for current 4-H Quebec Employment Opportunities.
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4-H Quebec Pizza Party/Ormstown & Howick Members Square Dance Office News Club News: Lower North Shore, Howick, Huntingdon Club News: Huntingdon, Shawville Club News: Hatley, Richmond La Classique 2016, Kids Helping Kids Upcoming Events and Opportunities Summer Junior Camp /Online Auction Tractor Safety FRAQ / AJRQ Club to Club Exchange Junior Junction Featured Member—Carrie Simpson Stay tuned to Show Your 4-H Colours
Quebec 4-H Motto: Leadership tomorrow through learning today.
On the cover:
Junior Campers at Summer Junior Camp 2016
Canadian 4-H Motto: Learn To Do By Doing. I Pledge My Head to clearer thinking My Heart to greater loyalty My Hands to larger service My Health to better living For my club, my community and my country.
Thank you to our partners.
Quebec 4-H Association 21,111 Lakeshore Road, Macdonald Campus, Harrison House 3-04 Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 3V9 Phone: 514-398-8738, Fax: 514-398-8652 www.quebec4-h.com
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President: Matthew Burns matthew.burns99@hotmail.com
Program Coordinator: Julie Neal program@quebec4-h.com.
Vice-President: Julie MacFarlane julie.macfarlane@hotmail.com
Office and Communications Assistant: office@quebec4-h.com
Executive Director: Lorelei Muller executivedirector@quebec4-h.com
Program Assistant: Allison Mastine assistant@quebec4-h.com
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By Shannon Keats
This year marked the 10th Anniversary of the KIDS Summer Camp. 4-H participants enjoyed the following themes: Week 1: Welcome! Fun & Games Week Week 2: Out & About on the Lower North Shore Week 3: We Are All Superheroes & Princesses Week 4: The Wide World of Sports Week 5: Try Something New Week 6: Animal Planet Week Week 7: The Last Hurrah! Art & Music Week
On August 11, 2016, members of the Huntingdon 4-H Club unveiled their new ice cream stand and clubhouse. The press conference welcomed approximately 40 people, including local politicians, school board representatives, alumni, and other members of the community.
There were many wonderful and fun-filled activities that took place at the camps this year in keeping with the themes. However, one activity that stood out was a visit by the Quebec Labrador Foundation (QLF) as they conducted a presentation educating the children about birds, whales, and making boats. They also took the children outside with binoculars to participate in bird watching and learning about the specific birds they were able to see.
MP Anne Minh Thu Quach and MNA Stéphane Billette help cut during the ribbon ceremonies.
For decades, the Huntingdon 4-H Club has mainly sustained their financial needs by having an ice cream booth at the Huntingdon Fair. Unfortunately, the installations generously offered by the fair committee were no longer acceptable by the ministère de l’Agriculture, pêche et alimentation du Quebec (MAPAQ). Since then, they have acquired new installations, generously donated by the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre (CVCEC) School, in Ormstown, QC. The Huntingdon Club has worked hard with their partners in raising funds to install cabinets, plumbing and electricity. With the help of the community, members of the Huntingdon 4-H Club achieved their goal.
Geordie Woods and Kevin MacFarlane, Howick 4-H members, at the Quebec Poultry Classic held in Ormstown on September 3.
Photo Credit: Brian Woods
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Huntingdon 4-H members, and Executive Director, Lorelei Muller, celebrate the launch of the Ice Cream booth!
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Par Rosalie Dupuis
Le 10 septembre dernier, sous un magnifique soleil, avait lieu la première édition de la course Zucchini 500 4-H Huntingdon au parc Prince-Arthur de Huntingdon.
By Alex Mayhew
After all summer working with our projects, the Shawville Fair finally arrived. Shawville 4-H Achievement Day was held on the Friday and it was a great success. Congratulations to the following: Thomas Beck had Grand Champion Steer and Nick Tubman was Reserve Champion Steer. Nick Tubman had Champion Beef Heifer and Alex Draper was Reserve. Nick was also Champion Beef Showperson, with Alex as Reserve Beef Showperson. The Top Beef Judge was Tyler Tubman.
Enfants, adolescents et adultes étaient invités à transformer un zucchini en voiture de course. Ils avaient deux chances de gagner un trophée soit, l'originalité et le plus rapide sur la piste de course. L'objectif de participation était de cinquante inscriptions et au grand bonheur des organisateurs, il a été atteint. L'évènement avait pour but d'amasser des fonds pour le projet ''Habitat pour l'humanité'' de l'école Châteauguay Valley Career Education Center's de Ormstown. Un mot de bienvenue bilingue à été prononcé par la présidente du club Emma Monique, la trésorière Florence Dupuis et la responsable du projet zucchini 500 Rosalie Dupuis. L'ambiance était festive grâce à l'animateur Stuart Burrows qui a fait un travail remarquable et à la présence du tout nouveau comptoir de glaces et de friandises des 4-H Huntingdon justement offert par l'école CVCEC. C'était une belle opportunité pour les 4-H Huntingdon de redonner à la communauté. Les membres en ont profité pour faire l'inauguration du pavillon en lui donnant le nom de la fondatrice du club de jardin des 4-H Huntingdon. “La course sera de retour l'an prochain pour une deuxième édition!” 'Josina Nieuwenhof
Jordan Horner won Champion Dairy Calf and Willis Egan won Reserve. Rebecca Nugent was the Champion Dairy Showperson, with Willis as Reserve. The Top Dairy Judge was Alex Mayhew. Congratulations to Alex Mayhew, who also had Top Aggregate. Laura Mayhew had Champion Rabbit, James Orr won Reserve. Laura Mayhew won Champion Rabbit Showperson and James Orr was Reserve Rabbit Showperson. Amy Sheppard had Champion Sheep, with Mason Vereyken in Reserve. Alex Mayhew had Champion Poultry, and Tyler Tubman had Reserve. In Showmanship, Tyler was Champion and Alex was Reserve. Reese Rusenstrom had the Champion Goat and was Champion Goat Showperson, with Annabelle Lamontagne Reserve Goat and Reserve Goat Showperson.
Shawville 4-H members with their Rabbit Projects Photo Credit: Jennifer Davies
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Hatley 4-H Turkey Auction By Emily Young
The 4th Annual Hatley 4-H turkey auction at the Ayer’s Cliff Fair was a huge success. Our club was able to raise $5600 to be donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation. This was possible with help from the Draft House group, Gary Hadley, the Dairy committee and the Beef Consortium and Sawyerville 4-H. The Hatley 4-H club also has a huge amount of support every year from our auctioneer Brian Curtis and our spotters Dale Salisbury, Shane Coates, and Peter Mackay. Thank you to all of our club members who raised their turkey and donated it to the auction.
The Hatley 4-H Turkey Auction Team: Wyatt Johnston, Derek Dollof, Zachary Dollof, Alice Cox, Travis Dollof, and Shelby Drew.
By Ryley Keenan
On Sunday, September 11th the Richmond 4-H hosted its annual Inter-Club competition. This year, members exhibited dairy, beef, sheep, and rabbit. We were happy to have Tyler Doiron, Kirk Stoddard, Lee Ann Nelson (Richmond 4-H alumnus) and Andrew Boersen (Richmond 4-H Youth Leader) as judges for the day. We thank our sponsors: National Bank for coffee and donuts which get us all started in the morning and La Coop for lunch provided by Les Gars de Saucisses. A thank-you to Pickseed who sponsored our sheep pee-wee class. New this year, overall Dairy and Beef conformation and showman winners were given banners hand crafted and donated by Jennifer Rantz.
Savannah Crack and Kolton Crack receiving their Dairy Showmanship banners made and donated by Jennifer Rantz.
When the competition wrapped up, our Grand Champion showperson was a tie between Megan Rivett and Morgan Passmore: Congratulations!
Following the friendly competition was our annual 4-H auction. Poultry project members had an auction for their turkeys and chickens that they had raised. At the auction members from the garden project also put in baskets of their vegetables. An added bonus for the second year in a row, Dany Perkins donated Jersey embryos with the proceeds going to the Richmond 4-H club: thank-you. A big thank-you goes to Jacob and Patricia our project leaders for poultry and garden, and to David Crack Jr. for auctioneering. Our sincere thanks goes to the buyers who support the auction. Thanks to you a cheque for $776 was written to the CHUS, our local hospital.
Photo Credit: Carie Nixon
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everyone brings their items to be judged. Richmond got a first place ribbon for our silage corn.
By Brogan Keenan
It was very interesting how we got to choose our theme for the costume class. CIAQ gives a list of bulls, and we chose one, and then we made our costumes according to that. Richmond chose “Dealmaker,” and Audrey and Jeremie had a great costume. In fact, everyone had really awesome costumes and you had to “act” to music! It was a lot of fun to watch.
From August 19th-21st, 9 members of the Richmond 4-H Club: Audrey, Brogan, Devin, Jeremie, Jessie, Kolton, Marie-Rose, Savannah, Steven, and Marjorie, a friend of Steven’s, took part in the AJRQ “La Classique” in St.Agapit, QC. It was different having it in a new place, as we were used to Montmagny, but we quickly got used to the setting and the new barns. We set up our stalls to the theme for the weekend, “Retro.” There were a lot of really good stall displays! Richmond participated in the judging competition. At la Classique, you are given a list ahead of time, and
Saturday was showmanship day. Richmond had 7 members make the showmanship cut and Marie-Rose was chosen in the top 5. Conformation classes were held on Sunday. Savannah’s heifer was Honourable Mention Holstein. There were 180 participants at la Classique this year, all dairy. Participating in la Classique teaches us to work together as a team and prepares us for bigger shows, like the Royal. We had a really fun weekend and we’re looking forward to next year. Photo Credit: Richmond 4-H and CIAQ Howick 4-H member, Lindsay Gruer, collected 17 pounds of aluminum for a good cause.
A few years ago, 4-H Quebec began collecting drink can tabs to donate to Ronald McDonald House. The charity sells the aluminum to recyclers and uses the funding to support their residence. Ronald McDonald House provides families with a place to stay nearby to their sick children while they are in the hospital. Two junior 4-H members have really taken the cause to heart and have been collecting tabs from friends and family. All 4-H’ers are encouraged to gather tabs to add to the collection and bring or send them into 4-H Quebec’s Annual General Meeting on November 26. The News Spreader-October 2016
Katie Grandsire-Mastine, Richmond 4-H, needed seven 4 litre ice cream tubs to hold all of the tabs she has collected. Her total is now up to 50 lbs. 7
Sustainability Days: By the year 2050 there will be an estimated 9 billion people and food production needs are expected to rise by over 60%. In the Journey 2050 agriculture sustainability game, ag experts and real farm families from Kenya, India, and Canada guide members through a virtual farm simulation. Thanks to funding from Agrium, 4-H Quebec will coordinate Sustainability Days to help bring Journey 2050 programming to clubs. This fall, staff will introduce clubs to the online game. We will also help members get started on their own sustainability journeys by bringing the supplies they need to complete a project chosen by the club. To find out more and to book your sustainability day, contact Julie at program@quebec4-h.com.
Show Your 4-H Colours Day: Get together with your club or 4-H friends on November 2nd to celebrate Show Your 4-H Colours Day by wearing green! Take some photos of yourselves and share them with the provincial office at office@quebec4-h.com.
4-H Canada Science Fair: Are you a 4-H youth in grade 7-12 or studying in CEGEP with a curiosity about the world around you? The 4-H Canada Science Fair is an opportunity for you to explore, experiment and discover! As part of our 4-H Canada Science Fair, 4-H’ers plan, research, complete and submit science projects, independently or as pairs, to be judged virtually, in the hopes of moving to our in-person round and ultimately to the Canada-Wide Science Festival. The registration deadline for this opportunity is January 16th 2017.
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4-H Quebec AGM: The 4-H Quebec AGM will take place on Saturday November 26th in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Ann Louise Carson, Holstein Canada CEO, QYF alumna, will be the guest speaker at the banquet. Registration Deadline: November 15. Club Reports due by November 1 www.quebec4-h.com/annual-general-meeting
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC): The deadline to apply to 4-H Quebec is October 28th. YAC is the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, providing leadership opportunities for outstanding young people from across the country who have been part of 4-H and want to continue playing a role. YAC is made up of 12 provincial members who meet as a committee on a regular basis, play a large ambassador role within their provinces, make recommendations to 4-H Canada regarding programming, policy development, marketing and communications, and represent 4-H Canada at events and conferences.
4-H Quebec Innovative Ag Tour: This event will be hosted in Richmond from March 17-19 2017. Throughout the weekend, members will travel together by bus to visit various farms and businesses in the region of the host club to learn innovative agricultural practices, feeding techniques, business practices, architectural possibilities and more. The deadline to apply to 4-H Quebec is March 1st. The fee for the program is $60. Global 4-H Network Summit: This year, the Global Summit is taking place in Ottawa from July 11-14 2017. This will be a chance for members and leaders from around the world to meet others who are passionate about the 4-H movement. The fee for the program is $800 per delegate. Bursaries will be available to help with the fee. Apply to 4-H Quebec by November 14th 2016.
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Scholarship Deadlines: Warren Grapes Agricultural Education Fund: October 16th, 2017 Horatio Alger National Entrepreneurial Scholarships: October 25th, 2017 Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships: October 25th, 2017 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership: November 18th, 2017
FCC Club Fund: The FCC 4-H Club Fund is available to 4-H clubs, districts and regions across Canada. Applications will be accepted at apply.4-h-canada.ca from August 8 to October 31, 2016. Applications are processed – and funds granted – on a first-come, firstserved basis until all funds are allotted, so please apply as soon as possible. $122,000 will be available in grants of up to $500 per club, district or region. Applications must be from a registered Canadian 4-H club, district or region in good standing.
Club to Club Exchanges: The 4-H Canada Club to Club Exchange program is open to groups of 10 4-H member delegates between the ages of 12 and 17, supported by two chaperones. Selected groups from Eastern Canada will be “twinned” with groups in Western Canada. The 2017 4-H Club to Club Exchanges travel date options are June 29 - July 8, July 24 - August 2, and August 10 - August 19. Group applications will be accepted until November 30, 2016 and successful groups will be notified in early January 2017.
4-H Quebec invites applications for the position of Executive Director. View job description at www.quebec4-h.com Deadline: October 17, 2016. Send cover letter and resume to jobs@quebec4-h.com
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Growing Forward 2 4-H Canada Club Fund Program: The Growing Forward 2 4-H Canada Outreach Fund will provide funds to support community-level initiatives that create outreach, awareness and capacity building within 4-H clubs across Canada. This may include club events, promotional activities and professional development opportunities for volunteer leaders. 4-H Quebec’s Online Auction: 4-H Quebec is currently holding the annual online auction fundraiser, and your club could benefit! Help us find items by contacting businesses in your areas, or by making items with your club. For every item that your club submits, you will receive 50% if the profits. The other 50% will go to 4-H Quebec which covers the website expenses and other administrative fees, provincial profits from the 2016 auction will support members and leaders participating at 4-H Canada opportunities such as the Global 4-H Network Summit. This auction will be open until November 2nd. The link to the online auction is: http://steam.ca/auctions/quebec-4h-2016 QFA Farm Food Forum: These forums connect community learning centers in Shawville, Low, Lachute, Ormstown, Magog, Richmond, and Bury. They begin at 7:30pm and end at 10:00pm. Thursday October 27th, 2016 - Business Risk Management and Growing Forward III Thursday, November 26th 2016 - For What It's Worth - Valuing Farm and Land Capital
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By: Alex Mayhew
I was excited to be going to my third Junior camp. I wanted to see my friends and meet some new ones too. Once we got to the camp site, we played games and set up the tents. Then, we played a few more games before supper, which was corn on the cob and hot dogs. For dessert we had beaver tails, then it was bed time. For breakfast, the next morning, we had cereal. We played games all day. It was exciting for day 3 to go the Iroquois village. It was a lot of fun, except for the rain.
The First Nations themed Summer Junior Camp incorporated many activities which were done on the camp site, and others including visits to Droulers Archaeological Site , and Lac St-Francois.
The visit to Droulers Archaeological Site gave the campers the chance to explore the long houses, and envision the life style of the Iroquois. The campers got to play a couple games, including an amusing game of Thanks to the chaperones Nick, Jessica, Allison and Lacrosse, and listen to multiple legends, which campers Carolyn. Thanks to Linus for being our cook and thanks to shared with one another at the end of the day. Lorelei for all the things you do for us. Nicholas Tubman and Jessica Rouleau are dedicated senior 4-H members, The campers’ visit to Lac St-Francois was interrupted by Allison Mastine, Carolyn Coddington and Lorelei Muller the rain, however we were still able to hike through the park and play a game of “Never Have I Ever” led by the are 4-H staff members, and Linus Tucker is our ever so chaperones. dedicated adult chaperone volunteer. It was sad on the last day to leave my friends. 2016 Summer Junior Camp was outstanding.
The Summer Junior Camp 2016, at Dunn’s Memorial Scout Camp in Elgin, QC, from August 14-17, welcomed 26 4-H members, over the course of the four day actionpacked event.
Some activities around the camp site included swimming, making of corn husk dolls, rounds of ‘Pass the Ball Faster’, and never-ending games of ‘Never Have I Ever.’
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Tractor Safety Days Huntingdon Fair At Huntingdon Fair, participants in the judging competition were given 4 tractors to judge on the safety of each machine. After the class, our judge Steve Myatt’s official placings were given, and volunteer Robert Bryson then explained to members and parents the various safety features of each tractor. Participants had the chance to ask questions in order to develop their knowledge. The juniors (and some seniors!) enjoyed filling out an activity sheet on tractor safety. Thank you to Ron O’Connor and Robert Bryson for assisting in coordinating the event and for providing the tractors.
Lachute Tractor Safety Workshop On September 22nd, the Lachute 4-H club met at Hammond’s farm for an evening workshop on tractor safety. The evening began with a pizza supper and after everyone had eaten their fill, we gathered in a group to learn about the different safety precautions that are necessary when living and working around tractors. John McCart, president of the QFA, was the speaker for the workshop. Participants learned about the different parts of the tractor that could pose dangers to them, and they had the chance to hear examples of local farm accidents and how to avoid similar situations from happening at home.
The 4-H Quebec “Tractor Safety Throughout the Year” project is supported by the FCC Ag Safety Fund administered by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association with funding from Farm Credit Canada.
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About fifteen volunteers from a local young farmers’ association sold corn for fundraising during the provincial Portes ouvertes event at SaintGabriel-de-Rimouski, Québec.
In Abitibi, at Vincent Boisvert’s farm, and in the Témiscamingue region, at La Belle Mine’s farm, the regional young farmers’s organized a heartwarming event during which they sold delicious
Young farmers from the Eastern Townships were present at the UPA’s Portes ouvertes regional event with regional president David Beauvais at Magolait farm in Magog (photo upper left corner); MarieLyne from Majestic farm at Roxton Pond (bottom left); France Marois and Tommy Sansfaçon from L’Agneau maraicher at Melbourne (upper right); Karine Morin and Dave Rufer from Centre-du-Québec region at SaintGuillaume (bottom right) were also present. 12
Regional association Relève agricole de la Mauricie kept the tradition alive when they sold corn on the cob at the Portes ouvertes in St-Justin, Québec. The purpose of this activity was having fun between folks, raising funds for young farmers’ regional association and inviting families to visit a modern dairy farm run by a lovely farming family !
Ambassadors, board members, part, of the staff, TV stars, the public and supporters enjoyed themselves on September 11 at Parc olympique in Montréal despite the adverse weather. The photo booth was a highlight of the free event that was held simultaneously all across the regions. http://portesouvertes.upa.qc.ca/
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cannons from the battles held there, the city hall, and much more. Also, for this year, they opened the Holy Door, that is in Old Quebec. I believe there are only 7 holy doors in the whole world and Quebec had one of them! After our By: Katelyn Lacasse awesome tour, we went to the Chute de Montmorency for a picnic lunch. As a group we did the tour of the falls. The The second part of the exchange has finally come, it all falls were so beautiful, there was a rainbow created at the started when we headed off to Montreal to go get the bottom of them. Then it was shopping time again, at the Lethbridgers! A couple of us drove out to Montreal early so Galerie de la Capitale in Quebec City. There’s an we could do some shopping. When we got to the airport to amusement park in the mall, how cool is that? Most of us pick them up, the airport was packed. Once I saw them, I rode the rollercoaster, then went shopping. After shopping was so happy to finally see them again, even though it had we headed back to Old Quebec for some more shopping at only been a few weeks since I had seen them last. the little boutiques and then the ghost tour. The ghost tour freaked me out so much especially when we went to the On day two that they were down, we had a quiet morning haunted church at night with only one candle. so that the Lethbridgers could sleep in. During the afternoon, we all headed out to the Stanstead area and had Go karting on day six was so awesome! We were all so a barbeque. Most of us played in the lake for a while, and competitive with each other. I would go back go karting any some of us played volleyball. While we were in Lethbridge, day. Go karting is actually harder than you’d think. Turning they took us to an amazing ice cream shop, and bought us the sharp corners is tricky. all ice cream, so we returned the favour and brought them to Coaticook Ice Cream. After Coaticook Ice Cream, we On day seven, we did our community service. We helped went to the Foresta Lumnia, which is a 2km walk through out an animal rescue center. Just a while back, Blue Seal the enchanted woods, it is full of lights and sound effects. had a fire and it destroyed a big part of the store, and the On day three, we went to the Granby Zoo. It was so fun to walk around with everyone and just laugh. At lunchtime, we all met up at the water park and ate lunch. For the afternoon, most of us stayed in the water park and tried out the new water slides. When our day at Granby Zoo was over, we all went to Scores and had a sit down meal. Since it was my birthday, Hannah Veilleux, a girl on the exchange told the waitress that it was my birthday and I got a free piece of cake. On day four, we went to the apple orchard and picked some apples. It didn't take us very long to pick apples so we played around with the animals at the orchard. After the orchard we went to the Capelton Mines. The Capelton Mines is one of three mines that they pumped some of the water out of so that people could have tours of it. The mine was very interesting, it was also very cold. That night, we went over to the Wilson’s house for a barbeque and games. We played Redneck Olympics since the Olympics were going on in Rio. I found that we bonded a lot that night. On day five, we took a long bus ride to Quebec City! It was actually the first time I had gone to Quebec City too, just like all the Lethbridgers. In the morning, when we got there, we got dropped off at the Chateau Frontenac, that’s where we started our tour of Old Quebec. Old Quebec is such a pretty place filled with old and historical things. Most of the buildings there are the original ones from back in the olden days. We explored most of Old Quebec since it’s so small. We did a big tour of it. We saw Samuel de Champlain, The News Spreader-October 2016
shelter. Every animal there is cared about so much. For our community service, we volunteered at Blue Seal, we played with kittens and dogs, walked dogs on the trails in the back of the store, and cleaned the place up a bit. After a few hours of helping out, we went over to Uplands Museum and got a tour of the museum and the stories behind the house. On day eight and nine, most of us went to the Cookshire Fair and hung out there. We went on rides and did the judging competition. On day nine, it was show day for all the 4-H’ers! We all did very well, it was a lot of fun! Some of the Lethbridgers tried showing in the open class too. Sadly, that was the last full day we had with them.
On day ten, it was time for them to pack up all their stuff and head off to the airport. Over the 20 days I had spent with them, they were becoming like my brothers and sisters. Once the car was loaded, it really started to hit us that we probably weren't going to see each other for a long time. Some of us girls were very emotional. Sadly, I couldn’t go to the airport with them, but if I did, I think it would have been an even harder goodbye. I still talk to my buddy everyday since they left, and I’m so happy I do! All I can say is that the exchange has opened me up so much and helped me a lot. I can only think about positive things about it. I had the time of my life and met amazing lifetime friends.
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A visit to Droulers—Tsiionhiakwatha Archaelogical Site Interpretation Center during Summer Junior Camp, helped 4-H’ers learn about the Iroquois lifestyle; including how the First Nations people built their homes, played and hunted. Campers also found out more about the centuries’ old tradition of companion planting, a topic introduced to them this spring when junior 4-H members were encouraged to plant their own three sisters garden. With Autumn’s arrival, it’s time to see the results. “I planted Indian corn, rattlesnake beans, and butternut squash in my Three Sisters Garden.
How many words can you find from the letters “HARVEST”
I ate the beans off the vine, and the squash aren’t ready yet. I’m going to use the Indian Corn to decorate for Thanksgiving.” Alex Mayhew, Shawville 4-H
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By Allison Mastine
Carrie Simpson has been a member of the Ormstown 4H Club since the age of 9. She showed dairy calves as a peewee, but first got involved when Ormstown 4-H leader, Janice Barr invited her to a Square Dance practice. Since then, Carrie has been a keen and involved member and has explored many different projects.
passion for showing cattle started right at home, where she eventually brought them to shows. This passion helped flourish her interest in agriculture, leading her to Macdonald College, in the Farm Management Technology Program. While attending Macdonald College, Carrie joined the Mac Judging Club, which she became Vice-President of. It gave her the chance to compete in various Judging Competitions including Mac, Guelph, Laval, and Truro. Carrie graduated from the Farm Management Technology Program at Macdonald College in spring 2015. Since then, she has been working on farms in her area, and at the Stevenson’s Apple Orchard, selling and grading apples. “Apples are completely different than cows, so it’s been a learning experience for me!” Carrie looks to pursue a career in agriculture; whether it is owning a farm, or as a feed representative, or in A.I. sales, she is still undecided. Carrie has brought enthusiasm and positivity to all of her 4-H endeavors. Her dedication to the 4-H program stems from her fond memories and friendships.
Carrie with her dairy calf in the Peewee class. To her right is fellow Ormstown 4-H member, Emmanuel Brisson.
Carrie has been very involved within her club, serving as Club President in Grade 9, and holding almost every position on the Ormstown Club Executive. 7 years later, Carrie is again serving as the Ormstown 4-H Club President. “The first time I did it, I had a lot of help from
leaders, Laura Johnston and Janice Barr, who would call me telling me when to have meetings, help with finding judges for our Achievement Day and planning activities. I thought I was too young to handle it then, but with all the leader help it worked out fine. My second time as President, being my last year of 4-H, and graduated from school, I feel like I am more running the role of Junior Leader and President combined.”
Carrie’s involvement in 4-H has given her the opportunity to meet and create friendships all over Quebec and Canada, after participating in two club-toclub exchanges, and the National Conference. Having learned various things from being a member of 4-H, Carrie credits 4-H for giving her the opportunities and knowledge for judging and showing cattle. Carrie’s The News Spreader-October 2016
Carrie at Provincial Rally 2016 in Shawville.
FUN FACT about Carrie: After making it to the TD Classic for the first time, Carrie was given a 4-H calf as a Christmas present. She now owns 7 Ayrshires at home. 15
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Thank you to the Shawville 4-H Club for hosting the 41st annual 4-H Quebec Provincial Rally from July 21—24!