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Local Girls Go To State Fair

Local Girls Go To State Fair
By MISTI MCDONALD
Moapa Valley Progress
Published Sept. 16, 2009

Three local girls traveled to the Nevada State Fair in Reno this summer. August 23-29. Josie Henrie, Makayla Henrie, and, Alex Jones were representatives of Clark County at the State Fair which was held August 23-29. All three girls did an exceptional job!

Nathan and Deborah Henrie, who are the 4-H leaders, have brought 4-H members to the State Fair for four consecutive years. They bring their family up as well and make it the annual vacation. All are up early to care for the animals each day and still have time for the pool and a little shopping.

Local 4-H Club members Alex Jones, Josie Henrie and Makayla Henrie showed animals at the Nevada State Fair in Reno last month.
“The kids look forward to it every year,” said Deborah. “This year was a little complicated due to school starting here in the valley the same week the fair was held up North.”

Josie Henrie took a steer weighing in at 1365 lbs. She won first place in Showmanship for her division and then returned to win Grand Champion.

Makayla Henrie took a lamb weighing in at 138 lbs and won second place in her division for Showmanship and came in fifth overall in market!

Alex Jones took a lamb weighing in at 148 lbs. and won first place in Showmanship in her division and also returned to win Grand Champion!

“This is a great accomplishment in itself, but to travel 500 miles and still have an animal in top show and market condition is almost impossible,” the show’s auctioneer commented.

“I know from a parents stand point that my daughter, Alex, could not do what she does without great 4-H leaders like Deborah and Nathan Henrie or the help of Cindy Shakespear,” said Michelle Jones. “These 3 people put in countless hours to the local youth in our valley and are greatly appreciated by the parents.”

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