The aim of 4-H programs is to improve the head, heart, hands and health. Four-H is a national youth organization of programs for young people in home economics, agriculture, community service and personal development.
Four branches of the Douglas County 4-H Clubs rode horses, demonstrated dog obedience and cooking skills, and displayed arts and crafts talents in events at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in July to qualify for state competitions.
4-H results on page B6
The 4-H Cooking It Up group competed July 19, the 4-H Happy Heelers Dog Project competed July 27 and members of the Douglas County Sierra Riders' Horse Project attended their competition at Douglas County Fairgrounds on July 28.
Members of the Crafty Critters, Dragon, Horse and Kids Helping Kids groups submitted exhibits in the July 28 competition.
All those who earned 4-H Blue Awards at these events qualified for the Nevada State 4-H Expo in October.
