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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Sisters enjoy quality family time as 4-H members

“Joining 4-H along with my two younger sisters has given us a lot of quality family time together,” stated 15-year-old Lucy Redman. Although the three Redman girls live in North Manchester, they’re part of the Silver Lake Rambling Farmers Club and show llamas and poultry at the Kosciusko Community Fair.

“Since I’m in my eighth year of 4-H, I can mentor my sisters and help them when they experience the struggles I’ve overcome during my time in the program.”

Susannah, 13, has been in 4-H five years. “It’s a real family affair. Our mom, Emily, is a coleader in the Rambling Farmers Club. My dad, Spencer, and my mom are part of the 4-H poultry and llama committee. That’s one of the reasons we’re such a close family. It’s a bonding time for us.”

This is 9-year-old Cecelia’s first year as a regular 4-H’er. Last year she was in Mini 4-H. “This year I showed a llama named Bailey. I was so excited. He was a sweetheart, so soft and gentle.” Cecelia did very well. She placed second in every class.

Susannah, on the other hand,

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got a very jumpy llama. “My animal was blind in one eye and was afraid of everything. I stayed close to the llama to reassure it. I didn’t want it jumping all over the arena.”

Lucy, a bit more seasoned, got a stubborn llama. “I was tall enough to look that animal in the eye and tell it what to do. Animals need to know who’s boss.”

Although the girls live in town, they are able to raise their own poultry. “This year I showed two pairs of pigeons, English tumblers and white homing pigeons. I also showed a market turkey,” Lucy stated.

Susannah showed one pair of white homing pigeons and a market turkey. Cecelia showed a pair of English tumblers. “I also showed a very fat market turkey,” she added.

“When the judges come around, we get our bird out of the cage and hold it up,” Lucy said. “Then we explain to the judge the attributes of our bird. We might talk about its tail feathers or beak. We’re judged in showmanship on how well we know our bird.”

“Our dad made a special pen for our homing and tumbler pigeons,” Susannah said. “When they lay their eggs, they consider the place home. We plan to train our homing pigeons. We’ll need special cages with swinging doors so they can come and go. Someday, we may be able to release our trained white birds at weddings.”

Lucy likes the fact the Rambling Farmers Club is for young people from kindergarten through 12th grades. “That way we have a club where we can all go as sisters. I’ve learned so much in my 4-H experience. I believe I’ve gained grit and perseverance to follow through on my projects.” The girls are also involved in shooting sports through 4-H.

“I learn practical things through my time in 4-H,” stated Susannah. “For example, by reading books and consulting with some experts, I was able to take care of one of our roosters that was attacked by a raccoon. With some medicine, gauze and tender loving care, the rooster is again hopping around the yard.”

“Someday I’d like to show goats at the fair,” Cecelia concluded.

Students named to academic lists

The following local student was recently named to the dean’s list of her college/university:

Southern New Hampshire University

Warsaw — Olivia Seif

The following local students were recently named to the president’s list of their respective colleges/universities:

Southern New Hampshire University

Ligonier — Sagarika McCullough, Alyssa Crum

Syracuse — Sendy Cadena

Wakarusa — Samantha Shrock

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