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I interviewed sam alen about his goat for biz kids! Chek it out!

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I had so much fun when I went a interviewed Sam about his goat. We did it for a television show called biz kids! It was hard concentrating with all of those goats nibbling on my clothes. Later Sam actually milked a goat on camera and told us about how his family would make soap out of goat milk. I was fascinated.

4-H Celebrates the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards!

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, stands with her Elvis friends on the strip in Las Vegas as she prepares to provide coverage for the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards.

4-H programs are indebted to the country music industry for creating a benefit 4-H CD titled, Clover Country.

Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album. The CD also includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Randy Owen (Alabama).

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

4-H honors Country Music Giant - Randy Owen at Academy of Country Music Awards

Randy Owen, country music giant and lead singer of the band, Alabama, spends a few minutes with Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, during activities surrounding the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards held in 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the video interview below, Mr. Owen shares his background as a youth in 4-H and his strong commitment to community leadership and service. He even gives Claire a short 4-H lesson related to interviewing!

The video ends with a short musical segment from Randy Owen's new album,"One on One."

THANK YOU, Mr. Owen, for making time for 4-H in your very busy performing schedule!

Randy Owen serves as a positive role model for 4-H youth. We thank him and 10 other country music artists and 4-H alumni who created a benefit CD for 4-H titled, Clover Country!

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

THANK YOU Mr. Owen for all your wonderful support!

Randy Owen: Interview with Claire Turner

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, talks with one of country music's creative giants, Randy Owen, formerly lead singer with the band, Alabama. Randy gave Claire an extensive interview just before the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards and shared with her his passion for music, learning, and hard work.

We thank him and 10 other country music artists who created a benefit CD for 4-H titled, Clover Country! You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

THANK YOU Mr. Owen for all your positive energy!

Tribute to Reba McIntire

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, shows her enthusiasm for 4-H alumnus and hostess of the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards, Reba McIntire.

Claire covered the event from her hotel room in Las Vegas where she could respond to the music with full personal enthusiasm! She also wanted to give voice to the millions of TV viewers who watch the Academy of Country Music Awards at home.

Videos of Claire watching and dancing
to the show coming soon!

Claire and all 4-H'ers would like to express a great big THANK YOU to Ms. McIntire for her participation in the 4-H benefit CD, Clover County.

Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album. The CD also includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Randy Owen (Alabama).

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

4-H honors Jack Ingram at Academy of Country Music Awards

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, recognizes Jack Ingram, country music artist and winner of the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards "Top new male vocalist."

Before the show during a brief interview, Jack Ingram shared with Claire the importance of music in the lives of children.

Claire enjoyed the awards show from the comfort of her hotel room in Las Vegas, where she was inspired to improvise dance segments during the featured performances.

4-H honors Taylor Swift at Academy of Country Music Awards

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, sees a familiar face as Taylor Swift, country music artist, accepts her award for "Top new female vocalist" at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Claire met Taylor the day before the awards event and had the good fortune to be able to ask her an important question, "Why is music important to the lives of children?"

4-H honors Keith Urban at Academy of Country Music Awards

Keith Urban and his wife, Nicole Kidman, stand at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, watched Keith and other country music artists from her Monte Carlo hotel room.

Like millions of TV viewers of the awards show across the U.S. that night, Claire enjoyed her own private party of sorts as she created interpretive dance segments during all the featured musical performances.

Claire was fortunate to have interviewed Keith Urban the day before the show, during which she asked him a simple question:

"Why is music important to the lives of children?"

The video ends with Claire watching (and dancing) to Keith Urban's music on TV, during the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards.

Thanks, Keith, for making time for 4-H youth in your busy day!

Randy Owen talks with 4-H Network News

Pamela Roberts, Jefferson County 4-H coordinator and 4-H Network News leader, Randy Owen, famed country music performer, and Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter are pictured directly after Claire's interview with Mr. Owen.

Claire flew to Las Vegas from Port Townsend, WA to cover the 2008 Country Music Awards for 4-H. It was a great honor for her to interview Mr. Owen, especially because he has distinguished himself as a generous philanthropist for children. Mr. Owen emphasized in his comments the importance of hard work, education, and giving back to your community - all important aspects of 4-H programs.

Claire Turner at the MGM Grand Hotel!

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, stands in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada next to the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards poster, featuring renowned country music artist and 4-H alumnus, Reba McIntire .

Claire's thoughts about the hotel: "I liked the lions. There is a tunnel of glass and the lions were laying on top of the glass tunnel. When you were looking underneath them it looked like they were flat. They were big, cute, and very still. I thought they were fake when I first saw them because they didn't move."

Claire is covering the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards with a special emphasis on the Clover Country CD compilation, featuring 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Randy Owen (Alabama).

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

At right she stands in front of the Rainforest restaurant, also located in the MGM Grand Hotel. Fun places for kids!

Claire Turner gets a feel for the fans!

Claire Turner stands in front of a group of fans, waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite country music stars at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. Claire covered the event as a representative of 4-H Network News. She was there to personally thank some of the country music artists who helped create a benefit CD for 4-H programs titled, Clover Country.

The CD includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Ryan Owen.

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

4-H honors Brad Paisley at Academy of Country Music Awards

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, gives a big cheer for Brad Paisley, the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards "Top male vocalist."

Claire was in Las Vegas to cover the awards show and to thank 11 country music artists (who are also 4-H alumni) for creating a benefit CD for 4-H titled, Clover County.

Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album. The CD also includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Randy Owen (Alabama).

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

Claire Turner: Learning about the Academy of Country Music Awards

Claire Turner checks out information on the Internet to prepare herself to interview Randy Owen before the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. Claire landed in Las Vegas on Thursday night, May 15 and is exploring various stories in Las Vegas, including Youth, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and 4-H!

"They seem nice," Claire said about all the people she has met in Las Vegas.

Claire Turner stays at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, stayed at the Monte Carlo hotel in Las Vegas while covering the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. She filled her off hours with fun activities, including swimming, dancing, and walking around town.

Claire came to Las Vegas to thank 10 country music artists and 4-H alumni who created a benefit CD for 4-H programs, including 4-H alumni Sugarland, Hillary Lindsey, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Randy Owen (Alabama).

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

MGM Grand Las Vegas hosts the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards

Claire Turner imitates Robin Williams

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, finds more fun things to do at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Claire was there to cover the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards and to thank the musical artists who contributed to a benefit CD for 4-H programs titled, Clover Country.

Clover Country features Grammy-winning song writer, Hillary Lindsey's "The Clown," which Lindsey exclusively recorded for the album. The CD also includes hit songs from country music mega stars and 4-H alumni Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Luke Bryan and Randy Owen (Alabama).

You can purchase the CD by going to the following website:

http://clovercountrycd.com/

4-H Network News: MGM Grand Las Vegas

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, stands in front of the MGM Grand Las Vegas, during her visit to cover the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. Claire walked the full length of the MGM Grand, which took about 20 minutes to accomplish! It was by far the biggest building she has ever seen in her life.

The hotel is full of Casino areas, fancy restaurants with etched glass walls reaching up 20 feet high, lion grottos, interactive sculptures, light shows, a rainforest eatery, shops, and more. Going from one end to the other you follow a carpeted path that winds you through all the various sites.

Outside are palm trees and beautiful architectural elements, including lots of glass and odd angles. Initially it was a slightly overwhelming experience with more to see and do than one could possibly imagine.

But Claire is looking forward to going back for the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards tonight!

Claire Turner interviews country music star, Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is a new and upcoming star in the country music field. She is a lovely, warm person, which Claire Turner of 4-H Network News recently confirmed. Taylor was in Las Vegas for the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards and agreed to an interview with 4-H Network News.

Claire ask Taylor an important question, "Why is music important in the lives of children.?" Taylor's answer will be here soon in the form of a video-taped interview with Claire!

Above you see Claire holding a copy of Seventeen magazine with Taylor Swift on the cover. The article gives a clear picture of Taylor's personality as a straight forward, confident young woman (a great role model for 4-H'ers)!

We wish you all the best, Taylor, and thanks for including 4-H in your very busy day!

4-H Network News crew covers the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards!

Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator, and Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter take a moment together before Claire begins her interviews, covering the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Claire is a member of the 4-H Network News club in Jefferson County, Washington. She has been an active reporter for this youth-run news service for over 2 years.

Claire worked for a full week preparing to cover the Academy of Country Music Awards - she listened to many country music songs and performers, read biographies of featured artists, and generated questions to ask each of them if given the opportunity.

4-H Network News would like to especially thank Mary Turner, Claire's mother, for all the support and vision she brings to our reports. We think you are wonderful, Mary!

Claire Turner interviews a Vegas show girl!

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, is shown here with a Las Vegas show girl on the main street in Las Vegas. Her video interview will be published soon. They talked about career preparation for dancers and more.

This interview was another example of the warm reception Claire received in Las Vegas as she covered the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards!

Claire Turner checks out the Tournament of Kings!

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, took some time out to take in the Tournament of Kings dinner theater at the Excaliber Hotel in Las Vegas. The young horseman below played the good King of France in the production and was a definite favorite of the crowd. He fought hard against the evil Kings and won!

Claire's favorite parts of the show were the great French fries and the outlandish jester! She also liked the audience involvement in cheering and jeering the characters in the show. The horsemanship and sheer athleticism of this show was outstandingly impressive. The show was nonstop entertainment, full of dancing, singing, audience participation, horses racing up and down the arena, jousting, sword fights and more! Great fun for kids!

Claire was in Las Vegas to cover the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards as a reporter for 4-H Network News!

Claire Turner Culinary Report: Haagen Dazs at the MGM

Claire Turner, 4-H Network News reporter, tries the broad range of ice cream choices at Haagen Dazs in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Claire was there covering the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards where she had the opportunity to interview musical giant Randy Owen, as well as Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jack Ingrahm, Eddy Money, and more!

Her ice cream culinary report is coming soon!

Claire Turner Culinary Report: SeaTac

Claire Turner, intrepid 4-H Network News reporter, gives her commentary on various cuisines during her journey from Seattle to Las Vegas for the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Here Claire is shown at the SeaTac Airport tasting Japanese "Bourbon Chicken" with a chaser of Rootbeer!

Some Where Over The Rainbow

Claire sings Some Where Over The Rainbow at the opening of the Port Townsend Farmers Market 2007 season.

EarthDay 2007: Interview with Val Johnstone

Claire, Zoe and Morgan, 4-H Network News, sits down with Val Johnstone, EarthDay-EveryDay Field Manager.

EarthDay 2007: Drum Dancing

EarthDay 2007: Rap-Up

Claire, Zoe and Morgan chit chat about their experiences at the 2007 EarthDay Festival in Port Townsend, WA.

EarthDay 2007: An Interview with the GateKeeper

EarthDay EveryDay! fest a rousing success

The fourth annual EarthDay EveryDay! festival exceeded the expectations of even the most enthusiastic organizers, capped by an estimated 2,000 people who attended the Sunday Green Living Expo.



The Green Living Expo left organizers and participants saying "Wow!" The attendance of almost 2,000 people was double that of last year. The warm, sunny day drew people by walking (498), bike riding (179), carpooling (807) and bus riding (57) (Watch EarthDay Gatekeeper Video above for more attendee stats). Each of the 80 festival presenters felt that his booth was the highlight, said organizers. Read More

EarthDay 2007: Let's Get This Party Started!

Claire, Zoe and Morgan show off their JunkYard Dolls and dance to the beat of EarthDay 2007 in Port Townsend, WA.

Chaire Waits For The Next Interview At Charlotte's Web Screening In Port Townsend

Rose Theatre, Port Townsend, WA. December 30, 2006

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