HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-03-04, Page 1010 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Wawanosh 4-H
Achievement
The Wawanosh Winter Warriors
met for their Achievement on Sat-
urday February 21st at the Auburn
Hall at loam. While members were
arriving, Eileen George reviewed
what they could expect at the curl-
ing meeting on February 27th at
the Wingham Golf and Curling
Club. Members are to bring a pair
of clean running shoes to wear on
the ice.
Once all members had arrived,
they went outside for a game of
Mushball. Rather than trying to run
through the deep snow on the dia-
mond, they decided to play in the
parking lot. Susan Alexander and
Scott Jefferson set up pylons for
bases. Mary Ellen Foran chose the
teams by counting off one and two.
Although this was the first time
playing Mushball for most mem-
bers, they were not long at learning
the game and getting some hits.
Connor McNee was the first to get a
home run. Hilary Schramm had lit-
tle baseball experience but was
making big hits by the end of the
game. The players took advantage of
the winter conditions and took any
opportunity to slide into the bases.
Although the ball is softer than a
regular softball, it was still difficult
to catch because it was slippery
from the snow.
After about an hour of play,
members came inside for some hot
chocolate and a snack. Marita Oud-
shoorn brought cinnamon bread
and Maisy Jefferson had made both
carrot and banana muffins. While
members were enjoying their
snack, they were to complete the
judging activities. Mary Ellen had
set out 4 different types of birdseed
and members were to judge which
would be best for trying to attract
Blue Jays and Chickadees to your
bird feeder. The top choice was the
birdfeed that had both peanuts and
sunflower seeds. Eileen had organ-
ized the other judging activity
which involved choosing the best
activities/sports for a young boy
based on his personality and
preferences.
Mary Ellen also introduced the
members to a couple of events to
celebrate 4-H Ontario 100th Anni-
versary that are scheduled for this
summer. There will be a 3 day
camping weekend occurring July
24-26 that costs members $20 for
the whole weekend. There is also a
4-H Day at Canada's Wonderland
in July.
Submitted
Scott Jefferson lobs the ball in to Marita Oudshoorn during a Mushball game at the Wawanosh Winter Warriors 4-H
Achievement at Auburn Hall, February 21, 2015.
Wawanosh Winter Warriors 4-H members picked the best birdseed to attract blue jays
and chickadees at their Achievement at Auburn Hall on February 21, 2015.