ESTEVAN - The annual Estevan Farmers' Appreciation Evening once again provided an opportunity for local 4-H members to showcase their speaking skills.
Six youths from clubs in southeast Saskatchewan addressed the crowd during the event Thursday night at the Beefeater Plaza. They delivered speeches that they gave during recent speaking competitions.
Ella-Renn Slater from the Crossroads Multiple 4-H Club opened the speeches by discussing the history of the Yorkshire terrier dog breed. Slade Erdman of the Outram-Madigan Beef 4-H Club had a humourous look at whether money can buy happiness and reflected on the things it can purchase. Ellie Hayes from the Benson Beef 4-H Club reflected on poverty in Estevan and impact that the Hillcrest School Breakfast Club and other organizations have to meet people's needs.
Reid Vandenhurk of the Cymri Beef 4-H Club generated lots of laughs when he talked about his love of Lego and all he can do with it. Luke Vandenhurk, also of the Cymri Club, chronicled his experiences from pheasant hunting for the first time and his anticipation for trying it again next year. Finally, Breanne Wright from the Browning Multiple 4-H Club talked about missed opportunities from the past and her desire to make sure they don't happen again.
The two Vandenhurks have qualified for the provincial 4-H speaking competitions April 20 in Melville.
The speeches drew laughs, when appropriate, and lots of applause from the hundreds of people who attended the event.
The speeches are regarded as a highlight of the Farmers' Appreciation Evening each year.
