Foothills Sentry September 2023

Foothills Sentry Page 16 September 2023 During her life Belle helped raise thousands of dollars for animal shelters and pet charities through costume contests and sponsorships. In her memory, we are raising money for Orange County Animal Allies. A non-profit Charity dedicted to helping animals in need. In honor of Belle and of every special furry companion- we ask you please consider donating to this amazing Charity today. Remember to give your pet a little extra hug today- as each day with them is a gift. On August 7th at 6:22- we lost our beloved Belle to Pneumonia. She brought so much joy to everyone she met. We miss our Lil Belle so much as she was our heart and soul. She was always around Orange at all the events. She loved coming to the office greeting everyone with a smile and a tail wag. We will always love you Belle. April 10th, 2011 - August 7th, 2023 IN REMEMBRANCE OF BELLE Orange Acres Backbreakers 4-H club goes to the fair After months of hard work, feeding, caring, grooming and training their animals, members of the OrangeAcres Backbreakers (OABB) 4-H Club went to market. The culmination of their animal project is the competition and then Market Week at the Orange County Fair. OABB 4-Hers took home a number of big awards. Ellery Dane won First Place, Master Showmanship in the Intermediate Mika Horan’s fluffle of rabbits took Grand Champion and Re - serve Grand Champion honors. Grace Khan with River and Baloo 1st place Beef Showmanship 1st place Market 2023 OC Fair Orange Acres Backbreaker Ellery Dane took home the prestigious Master Showmanship award. Champion Market Hen Turkey Pecky, raised by Bryson Sara. Logan Sara with his pygmy goat Phoenix. Left to right, OABB members Logan Sara with his lamb Axle; Ella Rojas with her lamb Luna; helper Mika Horan; and Ava Steward-Puga with her lamb Nova took second for best Club/Group Lamb Pen. age category. After winning first place showing her market goat, Ellery then displayed her showmanship skills in the ring, showing a pig, sheep and steer that she did not raise. Bryson Sara won for his Champion Market Turkey Hen, named Pecky. Sadie Sauer took third place for her Market Turkey Hen. Logan Sara won first in the Pygmy Goat Class with Phoenix. Mika Horan won Grand Champion Market Pen and Reserve Grand Champion Market Pens with her market rabbits. Grace Khan, with River and Baloo, took first place in Beef Showmanship and first place in Market Beef. Taking second place for their pen of lambs in Group/Club Mar- ket Lambs was Logan Sara with Axle, Ella Rojas with Luna and Ava Steward-Puga with Nova. The dairy heifer 4-Hers, Ava Steward-Puga with Rosie, Grace Kahn with Jenny, Logan Sara with Skittle and Mika Horan with Azalea, were unable to compete, through no fault of their own. At the last minute, the OC Fair cancelled dairy heifers, citing not enough entrants in the class. The members were heartbroken after nurturing their animals for many months. They not only lost their time, but also approximately $1,000 worth of feed and supplies each, and their hope of recouping their investment and adding to their savings for future projects and college. OABB 4-H, led by Community Club Leader Jaimee Rojas and Melissa Sara, also offers other projects, including cake decorating, dog care and training, and Cloverbuds for youth ages 5-19. For information about membership or sponsorship, email OABB4H@yahoo.com.