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Rides whirled about, children laughed, and 4-H youth showed Monday as the 128th Chautauqua County Fair which opened Monday in Dunkirk. The fair kicked-off with a boom, as the annual cannon ceremony sounded off at 10:30 a.m. Representatives from the Chautauqua County Legislature who attended were Keith Ahlstrom, Robert Duff, Jerry Park, Fred Croscut, Rudy Mueller, James Caflisch, Ron Lemon, Chuck Cornell, and others with New York State Senator Catherine Young, New York State Assemblyman Joe Giglio, Cornell Cooperative Extension Executive Director Joseph Pillittere, Dunkirk Mayor Richard Fry and County Executive Gregory Edwards. 4-H Teen Ambassadors led these esteemed VIPs on a tour of the 4-H animal barns ending in the 4-H Building where refreshments were served and tokens of appreciation were distributed. Throughout the day 4-H members made public presentations on a variety of topics. 4-H Public Presentation participants learned the research process, gained the ability to think & speak in front of a group, developed poise and self confidence, and experienced “Mastery,” all essential elements that enhance public speaking skills. 4-H presentations are 5 to 15 minutes in length depending on age and experience. Each presenter is evaluated on a number of criteria. The delivery and subject of the speech are judged on proper use of equipment and visual aids, efficient organization, proper grammar and vocabulary, understanding of the subject matter, and that the presentation has one main theme with logical steps. The presenter is also evaluated on neatness & appropriate dress, eye contact, volume and rate of their voice, posture and poise, and enthusiasm. Monday’s presentations were judged by Maria Manning and Pat Einhouse. Monday’s presentations were given by: Jenny Lynn Capitano, Cortney Thompson, Conner Hellner, Breanna Gibson, Paige Rimer, Sam Klemens, Louis Smith, Robert Davis, Bryan Conrad, Ethan Johnson, Taylor Lehman, Taylor Rose-Newman, Mikayla Reynolds, Monica Buck, Monica Orosz, Gwen Stokes, Andrea Smith, Emily Markham, Aubrey Cunningham, Savannah Eckstrom, Molly Arrance, Melinda Arrance, Sarah Wahlstrom, Kendra Dorman, Irene Klemens, Ryan Hudson, Gerry Conrad, Colleen Kimball, Cassandra Skal, Mikayla Keefe, Emily Minor, Maggie Mason, Kate Ewer, Ben Swanson, Sarah Einhouse, Kevin Gleason, Tim Manning and Brandon Fain. Although the birds are in cages the 4-H Poultry Project youth are ‘flying high,’ over 100 birds on display in the County Fair Poultry and Rabbit Barn. 4-H members had ducks, turkeys and chickens in Monday’s 4-H Poultry Show, judged by Mark Langerman. Mr. Langerman seemed very happy to have judged again this year. Mr. Langerman likes to help the 4-H’ers see what could be wrong with their bird and how to improve it for next year. Mr. Langerman says “stick with it, that is the name of the game.” Best Standard Fowl – Joseph Thuman Best in Class American - Joseph Thuman English – Maggie Mason Mediterranean – Bryan Tenpas Continental – Brandon Baron Other – Louis Smith Best Egg Production – Cassandra Chapman Best Meat Production – Brandon Baron Best Water Fowl – Cassandra Chapman Best Bantam – Maggie Mason Congratulations to all 4-H members and best of luck during the rest of the week.

 

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