BEST OF 4-H CLUBS ON DISPLAY; LOCAL EXHIBIT MUSEUM FIRST.Byline: Patricia Hesselbach Special to the Daily News Every available spot at the Santa Paula Santa Paula (săn`tə pôl`ə), city (1990 pop. 25,062), Ventura co., S Calif., on the Santa Clara River in a fertile valley that yields citrus fruits, avocados, vegetables, flowers, nursery products, and walnuts; laid out 1875, inc. Union Oil Museum is chock full of arts, crafts and the handiwork of more than 45 past and present 4-H Club members. The first local museum exhibit features award-winning annual projects of participants from the 31 4-H programs throughout Ventura County. ``Stars of the 4-H: The 80th Anniversary of 4-H in Ventura County'' highlights the ``best of the best'' created by kids of all ages. ``Four-H is more than cows and cooking,'' said Sally McNeilan, exhibit organizer and Foothill 4-H Club leader. ``Projects are longer term than some of those found in Scouting scouting: see Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts. scouting Activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth aimed at developing character, citizenship, and individual skills. Scouting began when Robert S. and other activities,'' she added. McNeilan cited her clown clown, a comic character usually distinguished by garish makeup and costume whose antics are both humorously clumsy and acrobatic. The clown employs a broad, physical style of humor that is wordless or not as self-consciously verbal as the traditional fool or jester. project as an example. ``It is not simply dressing up for Halloween,'' McNeilan said. The young 4-H participants learn the history of clowning. When they become skilled clowns
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In the exhibit, 4-H memorabilia mem·o·ra·bil·i·a pl.n. 1. Objects valued for their connection with historical events, culture, or entertainment: posters, publicity photographs, and other movie memorabilia. 2. from as far back as the 1920s and '30s is displayed along with contemporary versions of similar projects. A small, fan-shaped stained glass stained glass, in general, windows made of colored glass. To a large extent, the name is a misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it. table lamp dating to the late '70s stands near a slightly larger '90s version. Twenty-year-old Leslie Graves Leslie Marie Graves (b. September 29 1959 in Silver City, New Mexico - d. August 23 1995 in Los Angeles area) was an American actress. Her father, Michael Graves [1], was a theatre actor and introduced her very early in entertainment industry, when she was is showing her fan lamp, along with her black-and-white photography. The former Shadow Hills 4-H Club member has participated in 4-H activities since she was 9. ``It's a great accomplishment when you get best of show. It's a real challenge,'' said Graves, recalling her winning experiences at the Ventura County Fair. Graves worked at her photography for five years and her stained glass for about seven years while a 4-H member. ``The exhibit includes silly stuff and serious stuff,'' McNeilan said. Arts, crafts, sciences, animal projects, service projects, health projects and countless other categories of activity are represented by the innumerable display items. At designated hours each weekend, demonstrations of guide dog training, ice-cream making and eating, storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. and community quilting quilting, form of needlework, almost always created by women, most of them anonymous, in which two layers of fabric on either side of an interlining (batting) are sewn together, usually with a pattern of back or running (quilting) stitches that hold the layers involve museumgoers, giving them hands-on opportunities. From noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, young guide dog trainers A dog trainer is a person involved in the training of dogs. Professional "dog trainers" train the dogs to understand and comply with voice commands or hand signals. But as is more often the case, they find they must train the owners in proper use and technique. will put their pups through their paces. On Oct. 4 and 5, trained snails will amaze onlookers as they escape jails made of nails, walk a tight rope and pull many times their own weight. ``You can put it on a post or a tree,'' said 9-year-old Jeffrey McNeilan, referring to his birdhouse in the exhibit. The young entrepreneur has learned to make and sell his birdhouses, put his earnings in the bank and purchase additional supplies from his earnings. ``It has an opening in the top,'' added the youngster. ``Luckily, my dad knows how to do woodworking.'' ``I have a poster, and it has the chicken feathers on it, and I put a label under it,'' said 6-year-old Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. McNeilan, describing her contribution to the exhibit. One of the youngest current 4-H members, she has learned all about the various breeds of chickens. Her poster conveys the information in fine, feathered feath·ered adj. 1. Covered, provided, or adorned with feathers. 2. Having feathering, as an animal's coat. 3. Moving swiftly: feathered feet. 4. format. ``I was excited. We told her we would like it to be in the museum. That's about it,'' said 10-year-old Casey Cleary, who was invited by McNeilan to display a poster explaining horse jumping techniques. The poster won a Best of the Best award at the Ventura County Fair this summer. Cleary participates in the Moorpark 4-H unit. Helping to ready primary level 4-H members for their in-depth projects is in itself a project for 16-year-old Aaron Quigley. The young man carries the distinction and honor of being the only current 4-H Club Ventura County All-Star. A member of the Casitas Vista Unit, Quigley also assists at the Foothill unit. The teen leader is responsible for planning all area events, helping supervise the youngest 4-H members, and presenting awards to county 4-H winners. Utilizing skills honed in his years with 4-H, Quigley reports to Ventura County Fair board organizers and 4-H officials with remarkable poise and focus. Quigley is showing his blue ribbon blue ribbon denotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127] See : Prize birdhouse at the museum. Many notable figures have been 4-H Club members. A large area in the museum is devoted to these Americans. The roster includes astronauts, first ladies, sports legends and corporate executives. The more historic portions of the show feature a complete national 4-H uniform and accompanying dress pattern circa circa prep. Abbr. ca In approximately; about. 1960, and the 1932 accounting records of a young woman that detail her project expenses. Saticoy 4-H Club scrapbooks highlight years of projects, fairs and awards. THE FACTS WHAT: ``Stars of the 4-H: The 80th Anniversary of 4-H in Ventura County.'' WHEN: Now through Nov. 9, Thursday through Sunday. Special demonstrations at noon and 2 p.m. weekends. WHERE: Santa Paula Union Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St. COST: Free. Donations accepted. INFORMATION: (805) 933-0076 for exhibit information; (805) 645-1470 for 4-H club information. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1--Color--Ran in Simi edition only) Four-H Club members stand by one of the projects on display at the Santa Paula Union Oil Museum. (2--Color--Ran in Simi edition only) The 4-H club exhibit features projects from 31 county programs. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News |
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