Denair FFA has Impressive Showing at Fair

FairLed by Denair FFA advisors Mr. Bill Douglas and Mrs. Summer Tannehill, over thirty Denair High School FFA members showed animals at the Stanislaus County Fair, July 7-20, 2014, and collected numerous awards. Of the many impressive wins, were Caleb Johnson, who won Reserve Supreme Champion Hog, as well as first place overall in Advanced Swine Showmanship. Holley McDiffett won Champion Yorkshire Hog, Nadia Johnson won Champion All Other Breeds Hog and Eli Johnson won Reserve Champion Crossbred Hog. In Overall Advanced Swine Showmanship, Eli Johnson took fourth place, Nadia Johnson took fifth, and Tristan Haile took eighth. Denair FFA placed first in Chapter Group Swine. Twenty-two students showed swine this year.

FFA Advisor, Mrs. Tannehill said, “It was amazing to see Denair on the FFA Jackets of so many students in the advanced rounds. To have four out of eight exhibitors in the advanced showmanship drive is an amazing feat, as well as having three out of five of the breed champions. All of the exhibitors put countless hours into their projects, and it was great to see everyone helping one another and cheering for each other.”

Denair FFA’s goat exhibitors also did very well. Heidi Johnson won the FFA Junior Champion as well as Reserve Grand Champion Grade Dairy Goat. Janet Garcia placed first for True Novice Meat Goat Showmanship, and Garcia and Victoria Adler won third place for Clean Barn – Meat Goats.

In Sheep, Christopher Galhano won Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe and Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe. He also took third place in Overall Advanced Sheep Showmanship. In Overall Advanced Sheep Showmanship, Caleb Johnson won fifth place and Tristan Haile won seventh. Continue reading “Denair FFA has Impressive Showing at Fair” »

5th Annual Farm & Family Festival Scheduled

 

Farm And Family Flyer 2014

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The 5th Annual Denair Farm & Family Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s festival should be bigger and better than ever! There will be over a hundred vendors for crafts, services and food, a huge kids play area with bounce houses, rides and more. Additionally, there will be an antique and classic car show, as well as entertainment, all day long on 2 stages. The day of fun kicks off with a 5K fun run to help stamp out childhood diabetes. For more information and to register for the run, visit the Denair Farm & Family Festival web site.

International Students Seeking Host Families

World Heritage 2014World Heritage High School Student Exchange Program is one of the most respected international organizations dedicated to education through student exchange. Hosting a World Heritage foreign exchange student allows families like your own to experience the fun of getting to know another culture without ever having to leave your backyard! As a World Heritage host family, you will gain not only priceless memories with your new “son” or “daughter”, but also friendships that will last a lifetime. As your World Heritage student becomes a part of your life, he or she will also gain a deeper appreciation for both your culture as well as his or her own culture.

You can host an exchange student for the 2014-2015 school year with World Heritage and make a difference in the life a 15-18 year old student from many countries in Europe and Asia. Hosting an exchange student will enrich the lives of your family and allow you to teach a foreign student about American values and culture. You can choose a student based on your interests and activities.

World Heritage is looking for host families for this 2014-2015 academic year. The requirements are simple: provide a bedroom (with a bed, dresser, and a desk), have access to a bathroom, provide basic meals, and have English as the primary language spoken in the home. Students come with their own money and insurance.

The time to act is now! If you would like more information on hosting an international student, please contact  krista@world-heritage.org, call 1-800-888-9040 or go to the World Heritage web site and apply today!

July Vendors in the Park

July 2014 Denair Vendors In The ParkThe next Denair Vendors in the Park is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2014, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Join them for amazing shopping, all while supporting small businesses, home businesses and local artists. It’s a laid back community and family friendly event, fun to just stop in and walk around. Bring the kids and the pooch too. they have a terrific assortment of booths for you to enjoy, from candles to country glass wear, they have it all! It all happens in Sterling Ranch Park, on the corner of Salluce Drive and McCauly Drive.

Vendor Information

Cost: $24 and a small fun raffle donation of $5 value (discount if prepaid at least two weeks prior to event date) All independent consultants, such as Mary K., Scentsy, etc., that sign up to hold a spot must prepay in that time, or spots will be released at the two week mark due to the fact that they only allow one representative per specific company.  All arts and crafters may either take advantage of the discount to prepay or pay the day of the event.

Space: You will have a space that is as big as your pop up, up to 12’x12′. Some spots are deep and you may utilize this extra room. If you would like a double space, please make arrangements with Mel DeSouza prior to set up so that she can accommodate this request, for an additional fee.

All vendors and crafters must sign a Vendor Contract and a Hold Harmless Agreement from Stanislaus County. They will be available at the event to print, as well as the Denair Vendors in the Park page in the notes section, for you to send in with your payment.

Set up will begin at 8:00 am and the show begins at 10:00 am. Tear down will be after 3pm. You may stay later if you wish, but please make arrangements if you will need to leave early as you will be assigned an outter spot so as to not disturb the show or neighboring vendors.  Non profit, Community Service, or Animal Adoption, Rescue or Awareness booths are still free! Spread the word!