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Momentous 4-H Show in Hairy Hill

Momentous 4-H Show in Hairy Hill
Tammy Hewitt - News Reporter
The Hairy Hill 4-H Club members braved windy and dry weather to bring back a significant community club showcase.
There were 18 participants celebrating this first year back after a forty year hiatus. This event was held on June 9 at the Hairy Hill Rodeo Grounds. The big show began with a welcome from 4-H General Leaders Kirby Lopaschuk and Katyrna Sawchuk followed by greetings from County of Two Hills Div. 5 Councillor Elroy Yakemchuk.

Participants were seen continuing to groom their animals with just the right amount of products and proper tools for the windy weather as they waited for their turn in the show ring. It was a testament to how much they had learned this past year.
Beef Leader Dawn Ionetz commented that there was a “good sign up” for members and that the community was excited to have 4-H start up again. This happens to be her family’s first year with the club as well. They got involved because their kids like animals. Her children have liked the grooming the best. They have enjoyed the outcome of their hard work, learning valuable information about safety with animals at a show vs at home.
She went on to say that there were three members that had been part of other 4-H clubs in the Two Hills and Vegreville areas. “The seniors are super knowledgeable. They were a huge help with the younger ones.” There were only cattle in this showcase but the club would like to leave it open to having other livestock such as sheep in future years.
A shy Junior named Tori Topolniski had a Heifer named Daisy in the show. This is her first year with the club. The family is looking forward to breeding Daisy this coming year to compete in the Cow/Calf competition next year. Topolniski continued saying she has learned to “take care of cows, horses and stuff” specifically cattle grooming and showmanship. Her most disliked thing is public speaking which the club has given her opportunity to grow in.

Accolades of the event are as follows:
Logozar Memorial Reward was presented by Aleera Logozar and awarded to senior member Madison Elkow. “The Logozar Memorial is an award given in honour of Isaac and Cassandra Logozar who passed away in a car accident. Both were very involved in 4-H. Aleera, the daughter of Isaac and niece of Cassandra was only survivor of the accident. It is a great honour for one of the members of the Hairy Hill club to receive.” Remarked 4-H leader Katrina Sawchuk.
- Rate of Gain Award: Layne Sawchuk 3.01 lbs/day Weigh in 515lbs Finished 1135lbs
- Heifer Class: Grand Champion : Madison Elkow
- Cow/Calf Class: Grand Champion : Matthew Mears
- Supreme Female Class: Grand Champion : Madison Elkow
- Judging: Junior 1st Place : Tori Topolnisky, Intermediate Ist Place : Sydney Topolnisky Senior 1st Place : Allyson Huculak
- Grooming: Junior 1st Place : Tori Topolnisky, Intermediate Ist Place : Sydney Topolnisky ,Senior 1st Place : Allyson Huculak
- Showmanship: Junior 1st Place : Layne Sawchuk, Intermediate 1st Place : Sydney Topolnisky, Senior 1st Place : Allyson Huculak
- Steer classes: Light Weight: Madison Elkow @ 1090- light weight champion, Middle Weight: Allyson Huculak @ 1140- mid weight champion /Grand champion
- Heavy Weight: Bailey Ionetz @ 1330 heavy weight champion/ Reserve Champion
There were a total of 11 Steers sold with a total weight of 12,822 lbs.
