March 25, Edward and Maralyn Wintersgill made a trip to Saskatoon to join in with some 500 other 4-H club alumni, former leaders and sponsors to celebrate at the 4-H Saskatchewan Centennial Gala.
Staff and members presented a walk through 100 years of 4-H in Saskatchewan from the start of Boys and Girls Clubs to present day 4-H multiple clubs. The constant of the program is the development of leadership and self esteem for youth.
The 4-H crest has changed from the four-leaf clover with Canada printed underneath to a maple leaf in the middle of the clover, with Canada 4-H Saskatchewan printed on the bottom.
All 4-H Hall of Fame members received a keepsake of a three-inch Saskatchewan shaped pin with a western red lily on the bottom and a 4-H crest in the top corner with Saskatchewan printed across the pin.
Maraly Wintersgill is a Hall of Fame inductee from 1999.
Temple Srandior a renowned autism spokesperson and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behaviours was the key speaker.
Our weather has been spring-like for some time now. The weather has been so enjoyable. We welcome back all the spring arrivals. The crows have been back for some time and the Canada Geese are about. The gophers are out for another year, leaving their dens extra early. Robins, juncos and hawks have been sighted.
There may not be too many in our local area, but be on the look out for bears coming out of hibernation. They will be hungry and looking for food.
With freezing and melting conditions, the ice edges on dugouts, deep sloughs, lakes and rivers is fragile, not strong enough to hold much weight. It makes it dangerous for animals and people. Just watch your step and take care.
Welcome to the month of April. The Easter season is coming on fast. Happy Easter to all my readers.Â
