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Warren County Dairy Goats Club Elects New Officers

submitted April 13, 2012
by Joanna Bendel, News Reporter 

On February 29, 2012, officers for the Warren County Dairy Goat Club were elected. They are: President Jen Eckles, V. P. Sarah Doughty, Secretary Lauren Robbins, Treasurer Martin Bendel, Historian Julie Hobbs, Newsreporter Joanna Bendel, Recreation Leader James Hobbs, Safety Officer Missy Emery, Health Officer Elyse Camerer and Community Service Officer Rachael Emery. The club met again on the 28th of March when Aliya Winkler gave a demonstration on showing rabbits and Julie Hobbs showed us how a llama's ears can tell us its mood. Missing from the attached picture is Missy Emery.

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Mid-Valley Riders kicks off 2012 4-H year.

submitted February 17, 2012
by Adam & Andrew Cain, News Reporters

Mid-Valley Riders had their first meeting of the year on January 14, 2012 with their new officers in place.  They are: President: Ruthanna Thomas; Vice President: Megan Westrick; Secretary: Kayla Westrick; Treasurer: Alexis Westrick; Health Officer: Kaitlin Paxson; Safety OFficer: Jennifer Sedlatschek; News Reporters: Andrew and Adam Cain.  After a year of serving the community vby visiting a nursing home to send a message of love, cleaning up parks, and displaying a petting zoo, our club's intentions remain the same this year in hopes of giving even more back to our community.  We grew in our 4-H experience by participating in educational clinics, field trips, horse shows, fair, fundraisers, and various camps.  The 2012 club calendar of events was discussed with similar activities and new experiences that will bring forth growth in each of our members.  This was followed by members' demonstrations.  The next business meeting is February 4, 2012.

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Warren County Bandits host Halloween Party & Dance

submitted October 13, 2011
by Cathy Truett, Organizational Advisor

Games, Raffle, Haunted House and Costume Contest

Friday, October 28, 7-10 pm
at the
Warren County Fairgrounds, Building A
$5.00/child (up to 3 kids) and Adults free (Donations accepted)

Food Concessions: hot dogs, chips & candy

All proceeds paid at the door will benefit the Fornshell Family!

Interested in volunteering? Or being a character for the maze? 

Call Cathy Truett at (513) 240-4032 or (513) 934-0147. 

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Speak Out 4-H Club

submitted October 5, 2011
by Helen Voorhis, Organizational Advisor

Mason's "Speak Out 4-H Club" met on Monday, October 3rd, for their 2011-2012 organizational meeting.  The club's advisors are Helen Voorhis and Mindy Voorhis. Their guest speaker for the evening, Stephanie Wehrman, of ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES, spoke to the members about the current types of communications, and how we use them during interviews and jobs, as well as school, 4-H, and other commitments.  

The members shared their fair and project experiences, made cards for a local care facility, and reviewed the club's calendar of events for the year.  Enrollment forms and project selections are due at their next meeting on November 14, 2011.  Election of officers will also be held at that meeting. An annual Christmas program is being planned for the residents of the Mason Health Care Center on December 5th.  

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"Tell Me a Story" Video

submitted September 26, 2011
by Gretchen Bendel, Organizational Advisor & Mom

Most of you know that our daughter Joanna has difficulty making proper speech sounds.  We not only wanted you to share in Joanna's success and growth but also to encourage any of you or those you know who might be facing similar issues and considering a communication device like Joanna's.  Joanna's 4-H project this year centered around increasing awareness of those who need to use communication devices in every day life. 

We were approached last spring about Joanna taping a segment for "Tell Me A Story" for Cincinnati Children's Hospital.  It has just now been made public.  Apparently the American Speech and Hearing Association may want to use it for a project they are doing also.

Joanna Bendel communicates to the world with something she calls her "talker." It is an electronic communication device that acts as the 14-year-old girl's voice. Joanna has apraxia, a motor speech disorder that makes it hard for her to speak and be understood. She knows what she wants to say, but her brain has difficulty coordinating the movements necessary to make the words. But Joanna wants people to know she still has a lot to say.

This video is two minutes long and can be viewed on Cincinnati Children's channel on YouTube or just by Googling  "Tell Me a Story" with Joanna's name. 

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