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Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club holds speaking contest

ARCOLA - Members of the Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club had our speech day at Jackson and Hannah Lees’ House on Feb. 20. All club members were in attendance.
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Pictured at the recent speech day were, back row, from left, Emma Lees, Becca Lees, Kyla Lees, Matthew Charlton, Bode Pretty, Jackson Lees, judges Quinton Cole and Amber Smith. Front row, from left, Nyia Pretty, Jade Charlton, Andrew Charlton and Hannah Lees.

ARCOLA - Members of the Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club had our speech day at Jackson and Hannah Lees’ House on Feb. 20. All club members were in attendance.

The judges for the day were Amber Smith and Quinton Cole; thank you for taking the time out of your day to join us.

The members speech topics were: Hannah Lees - Cats, Jackson Lees - Steers Throughout the Years, Nyia Pretty - My Pigmy Goats, Becca Lees - Concussions, Jade Charlton - Dreams, Andrew Charlton - Detroit Red Wings, Bode Pretty  Raccoons, Kyla Lees - Essence of Life, Emma Lees - Careers, and Matthew Charlton - Olds College Show and Judging Team.

In the junior division, Hannah Lees was first and Jackson Lees came in second. Becca Lees finished first in intermediate and Jade Charlton was second. Emma Lees came first in senior and Kyla Lees was second. 

After the speeches, we had a 4-H meeting where we talked about how cattle give birth to calves, 

We also talked about our calendar fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who bought a calendar and a business ad. Calendars are now ready for pickup at Arcola and Kisbey post offices. We also talked about our recycling fundraiser, and if anyone needs hall cleanup in Arcola call us at 306-577-1375.

Our next meeting will be on March 24.