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4H O-Rama Held

Published Wednesday, August 2, 2000 in the Nevada County Picayune

Eight Nevada County 4-H members participated in the Southwest District 4-H O-Rama. June 30 at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia.

In all there were 35 activities available to 4-H'ers. The activities stressed leadership, critical thinking, communication, resiliency and responsibility.

County 4-H members competed with illustrated talks in the following areas were Riley Godwin, placing third on horses; Nicole Holley on pet care; Nicholas Johnson, placing fourth on animal science; Randy McClure, fifth, environmental; and Wayne McClure, fifth in veterinary science.

Daniel Holley participated in baitcasting and game fish identification. Doug Holley participated in the gun safety and BB gun activity.

4-H is a youth development program of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas. It is open to all youth between the ages of five and 19. For more information contact the Nevada County Extension office.

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