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DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017
Coopera ve Extension Service Hardin County 201 Peterson Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701‐9370 (270) 765‐4121 Fax: (270) 769‐0426 www.ca.uky.edu/ces
Happy Holidays!!! The Extension Office will be CLOSED from Monday, December 26th ‐ Monday, January 2nd. The office will re‐open on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Believe it or not, there are many ways to communicate and express your thoughts and feelings other than public speaking. This year, 4‐H is wan ng to showcase your crea vity in the Wri en Communica ons Contest! Categories include: Songwri ng Poetry (3 line min., 25 line max.) “What 4‐H Means to Me” Essay (min. 500 words) Original Monologue Press Release (max. 1000 words) Public Service Announcement Any youth, ages 9‐18 can par cipate. Entries will be judged in two age divisions: Junior (ages 9‐13) and Senior (ages 14‐18). Each wri ng piece must be original work and must be turned in typed, double‐ spaced with size 12 Calibri font on white 8.5” x 11” paper with entrant’s class, name and county on a cover page and last name on every page. (Songs may be single spaced within verses, chorus and bridge and double spaced between each of these.) Winners will be invited to showcase at the Kentucky State Fair “Clover Café.” Date TBD. Song wri ng, poetry, press release and public service announcement lessons can be found in Na onal 4‐H Curriculum Picking Up the Pieces and Pu ng it Together. Monologue lesson can be found in Na onal 4‐H Curriculum Play the Role. Please pick up a packet of rules and guidelines at the Extension Office. County deadline to submit your wri en piece is February 15. The top two entries from both age divisions will be sent on to the state level compe on. Good luck! The Coopera ve Extension Service prohibits discrimina on in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or na onal origin. To file a complaint of discrimina on, contact Jim Lawson, UK College of Agriculture, 859‐257‐3879; Terry Allen or Pa y Bender, UK Office of Ins tu onal Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859‐257‐8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326‐W Whi en Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250‐9410 (202‐720‐5964).
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Youth ages 5‐18 are invited to design a Piggy Bank, made from recycled materials, for the chance to win some cash!!! Magnolia Bank will be giving cash prizes to the top 3 banks! Magnolia Bank will also be sponsoring a Design Night at the Extension Office on Friday, December 9 from 5:30‐7:00 pm. If you are interested, please see the enclosed flyers for more informa on!
The 2016 4‐H Talent/Variety Show will be held on Saturday, February 25th at East Hardin Middle School. Check‐in will be at 10:00 a.m. with the show star ng at 11:00 a.m. 4‐H youth 9‐18 years of age as of January 1st may par cipate and Cloverbuds 5‐8 years of age may compete in the cloverbud division. PRE‐REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by calling Joni at 765‐4121 no later than Friday, February 16th. CATEGORIES AND RULES: Specialty Acts Group Acts 1‐4 people 5+ people or 20% of the club’s membership 4 minute maximum 8 minute maximum
Categories are: 1. Vocal—if using music, you cannot have vocals on the tape (instrumental or backup vocals only). You will be placed in theatrical if singing to a tape or CD with vocals. 2. Instrumental 3. Physical Skills—dancing, gymnas cs, jump rope, etc. 4. Theatrical—comedy, drama, lip sync, etc.
All props must be provided except for a cd player. *If you are using music on a cd, please label it with your name, category, track # and song name. Only youth par cipants may appear in the act. One adult may accompany each act. Acts must pre‐register by Friday, February 20th. Select acts may be asked to par cipate in Cloverville at the State Fair
This year’s Teen Leadership Academy has been busy learning what their community has to offer and how they can give back. In November, the group learned the importance of Community Service and Volunteerism and all communi es depend on great volunteers. December’s Focus will be College and Career Prep and in January, they will be learning about Media and Public Rela ons. More detailed informa on will be sent to par cipants a few days in advance of each session.
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“WHAT DOES 4‐H MEAN TO YOU?” This is the theme for this year’s 4‐H poster contest. Put on your thinking cap and get busy crea ng your poster! Here are the rules: RULES: Poster must have 4‐H in the tle and it should display what 4‐H means to the 4‐H’er or what 4‐H provides for boys and girls. Age categories are Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9‐12. Copyrighted characters cannot be used such as Peanuts, Charlie Brown and Mickey Mouse. Digitally designed art is accepted, but must be the 4‐Hers original work. Posters must be designed on poster board 14”x22” (1/2 of a regular poster board.) Posters may be produced by any medium such as water color, ink, crayon, pencil, paint, but cannot be three dimensional. NO GLITTER, or other art supplies that may fall off or stain other projects. All posters must have a completed tle form. Affix the form on upper le hand corner on the back of poster. Forms may be picked up at the Extension office. NO sharing posters. Posters are individual, original work of 4‐H member. Posters are due by March 17, 2017
Now more than ever people are asking what will happen if the bees are gone! Due to a decrease in numbers, honey bees have been placed on the endangered list. This year’s topic is “How can MP3 (Managed Pollinator Protec on Plan) more effec vely protect honey bees from pes cide exposure?” Those interested should submit a typed, double spaced 12pt font, 750‐1000 word essay to
[email protected] no later than Friday, February 10. Selected essays will be forwarded to Thomas Webster at KY State University by February 27th. Full details can be found under “Bee Keeping” at: h p://4‐h.ca.uky.edu/ag
Please join us for a series of classes for young women ages 12+ on how to be strong leaders led by senior Hardin County 4‐H member, Jenna Meredith. Three classes remain on Tuesdays, Jan 24, Feb 28, and Mar 28, 2017 all star ng at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardin County Extension Office. Please call 270‐765‐4121 to register! See flyer.
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CONGRATULATIONS “I DARE YOU” LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The “I Dare You” award was first offered in 1941 by William H. Danforth, the founder of the Ralston Purina Company. Mr. Danforth believed that a balanced four‐fold of mental, physical, social and spiritual development sustained individuals for the demands of leadership! He dared young people to achieve their highest poten al and to influence others through lives of service. This year’s recipients were Tori Steel, Feathers & Fluff Poultry / Rabbit 4‐H Club and Rachael Nichols, Trailblazers 4‐H Horse Club. Tori and her family moved to KY in 2009 and has been involved in the Hardin County 4‐H program since 2010 where she has won numerous awards with her rabbits at the county and state level. Currently a student at CHHS Tori is a member of the Beta and Earth Club and spends numerous hours volunteering at the Hardin County Animal Shelter, Feeding America, Springhaven and UMC Youth Group. Rachael became involved with horses when she was 7 years old and as member of the Trailblazers 4‐H Horse Club she has shown in the mini and English division and currently competes in the contest division and drill team compe on. In addi on to riding Rachael challenges herself by par cipa ng in horse judging, hippology and public speaking events. She has represented KY at the Southern Regions, QH Congress and Eastern Na onals along with other members of the horse judging team. Rachael has also had the opportunity to par cipate in the Teen Shadowing Program sponsored by the Mississippi QH Associa on and Mississippi State Extension Service. She currently a ends Central Hardin High School where she is also involved the FFA program.
RECOGNITION BANQUET
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4‐H COUNCIL A special “THANK YOU” to everyone who helped with the 2016 Banquet of Champions. Hardin County youth are involved in a variety of 4‐H programs, events and ac vi es. The banquet not only serves to showcases their accomplishments but provides an opportunity to share with others. The next 4‐H Council mee ng is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26th at the Hardin County Extension Office. We will discuss upcoming programs and ac vi es.
AG TAG FUNDS “THANKS” to those who supported 2016 spring “Ag Tag” Campaign helping to make Hardin County 2nd in the state with a total of $21,180. This represented a substan al increase from 2015 with over $3,500 coming back to the county for 4‐H programs, events and ac vi es. Each year the proceeds from the voluntary $10 dona on farm license plate renewals are divided equally among 4‐H, FFA and KY Proud.
2017 UPCOMING DATES March 23‐25 ‐ 4‐H Summit (6th ‐ 8th graders) April 26 ‐ County Talk Meet May 5 ‐ County Fashion Revue May 13 ‐ Area Rally Day June 12 ‐ 15 —KY 4‐H Teen Conference (8th—12th graders)
July 10‐15 ‐ Hardin County Fair July 18 ‐ 21—4‐H Summer Camp June 23‐25—Clover Bud Camp
CLUB NEWS LEGO DRAGONS ROBOTICS CLUB We would like to CONGRATULATE the Lego Dragons Robo cs Team as they competed in the First Lego League Regional Tournament on Saturday, December 3 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington!!! The official results have not yet been released GO TEAM!! If you are interested in joining the Lego Dragons Robo cs Club, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Club mee ngs will be held once a month on Thursday’s from 5:00 ‐ 7:00 p.m. and members will meet to learn about different types of robo cs and scien fic methods through fun, hands‐on learning ac vi es! The mee ng dates will be 3rd Thursdays: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 and May 20 (Saturday ‐ Plant Fair fundraiser). We will be elec ng officers for the club at the January mee ng. If you have addi onal ques ons, please contact club leader or 4‐H Agent, Marla S llwell at marla.s
[email protected] or 270‐765‐4121.
CLUB NEWS
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FEATHERS & FLUFF POULTRY/RABBIT CLUB Club members are proud to announce their 2016‐17 Officers Tori Steele, President (not pictured); Priscilla Riggs, Vice‐President; Gabrielle Wallace, Secretary and Kelcie Cundiff, Auditor. Members will have their holiday party, decorate cookies and work on a cra at their next mee ng on December 12th—7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Staring in 2017 they will meet on January 9th at 7:00 p.m. to go over Record Keeping and Record Books.
PAWS CLUB December ac vi es include a holiday celebra on dinner 6:30 p.m. on December 13th, members are to bring their favorite covered dish. Plans are to discuss upcoming lock‐in & make a Holiday Cra . The Advanced Group will volunteer to serve food at Kensington Manor on December 15th, be there by 4:00 p.m. All members will be par cipa ng in Caroling at 9:30 a.m. on December 17th. REMEMBER to wear fes ve clothing and wear your antlers! PRACTICE/TRAINING DATES AT BELLA’S ARE DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21: Beginner & Cloverbuds – 5:00 p.m. Advanced – 6:00 p.m. PLEASE arrive 10 minutes early to po y dogs!
TRAILBLAZERS Members will be busy with community service projects as follows: Bell Ringing for the Salva on Army on Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 ‐ 4:00 p.m. at Wal‐Mart followed by Caroling at 5:00 p.m. on December 13th at Helmwood Nursing Home. The annual Holiday Banquet will be on December 9th at the Extension Office. Decora ons at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. The first mee ng of 2017 will start with an officers mee ng on January 2nd followed by a regularly monthly business mee ng at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9th. The club will be volunteering at Feeding America from 5:00‐7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, February 28th. Hippology prac ce dates are as follows from 4:00 ‐ 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office: December 5, 12, & 19 and January 9, 16, & 30.
LIVESTOCK CLUB The club will host their annual Holiday Dinner mee ng star ng at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13th at the Extension Office. Please e‐mail Paige Geer at
[email protected] to let her know what your family plans to bring and don’t forget to RSVP to Ms. Joni by December 9th at 270‐765‐ 4121 for the number of people that will be a ending. Beginning in 2017 the club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on January 10th at the Extension Office for a short business mee ng and guest speaker Dr. Jarod Goff on the new Feed Direc ve. This is a very important educa onal opportunity and will count as 2 Ed Hours for both youth and cer fied leaders. For more informa on please contact Bonnie Jolly at
[email protected] or Paige Geer at the e‐mail shown above.
TARGET MASTERS
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Now that cooler weather has finally arrived and winter is almost here, we will not have any more trap prac ces un l warmer weather returns in the spring of 2017. Therefore discipline/ac vity prac ces are as follows: DISCIPLINE/ACTIVITY PRACTICES :
Business Mee ng: 6:00 p.m. at Extension Office – No mee ng in December and January 12, 2017 (mandatory mee ng) as outlined in the recent by‐law revisions. Archery: (2nd & 4th Monday) December 12th and January 9th & 23rd—6:00 p.m.—Valley Creek Archery
For more informa on please contact: Leann Givan (270) 734‐0587; Brian Mackey (270) 763‐7000 or Dale Givan (270) 862‐3957.
HOT STOVES COOKING CLUB This year, we have been learning about “Back to Basics” and have made some really yummy recipes! December’s mee ng will be December 19 from 4:30‐6:30 p.m. and we’ll be making homemade fudge just in me for the holidays and potatoes on January 16 from 4:30‐6:30 p.m.
BOBBINS SEWING CLUB Bobbins Sewing Club members have been having a blast learning the basics from Ms. Gail and Ms. Wanda! We have had an outstanding response to sewing this year and look forward to all of you star ng your 4‐H clothing project in January! Mee ngs are scheduled for December 13th and January 10th and 24th from 4:30 –6:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to showcase your finished clothing project in the 4‐H Fashion Revue, tenta vely scheduled for May 5.
CLOVER BUDS CLUB The next mee ng for Clover Buds is scheduled for Saturday, December 17 from 10:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. We will be making some awesome arts and cra s in hopes you can use what you make for last minute holiday gi s! January’s mee ng will be January 21. Happy Holidays!
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP and CLUB Back by popular demand, the 4‐H Photography Club will resume mee ng in January! We will kick things off with a photography workshop (open to any youth ages 9‐18) on January 12 at 6:00 p.m. and will be led by KY State 4‐H Treasurer, Paloma Falcon. The workshop “Looking Through a Different Lens” will help youth work on basic photography skills and show how your perspec ve and a tude can change how you lead with your life and 4‐H clubs. Youth will need to bring a camera (phone, iPad, digital, etc.) and an open mind. Please call the Extension Office to register 270‐765‐4121. All other club mee ng dates will be held once monthly on the 2nd Thursdays and are as follows: February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, and May 11th.
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HOME SCHOOL CHEFS Your next club mee ngs will be held on December 14th & January 19th from 11:00 a.m. ‐ 1:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Extension Office. PRE‐REGISTER IS REQUIRED by calling Joni at (270) 765‐4121 by December 9th, 2016 & January 16th, 2017. Please let Joni know if you have any food allergies as well when you register.
TEEN CLUB A en on ALL 4‐H teen members! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Star ng in January, we will be star ng a 4‐H Teen Club which will meet monthly to plan community service projects, fundraisers to help pay for 4‐H teen events, and focus on building leadership and communica on skills. Did I men on there will always be FOOD?!?! Please plan to join us for the first mee ng on January 16 at 6:30 PM. Other scheduled mee ng dates include, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17 and May 15. Please let Marla know if you have any ques ons! Get excited!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students at Vine Grove Elementary for being elected a 4‐H club officer for their classroom 4‐H club recently! We will be meeting again for 4‐H in your classrooms in January so see you soon! Scheduling for school clubs at Heartland Elementary in currently underway!
VINE GROVE ELEMENTARY MRS. FOWLER President – Aiden Vieu Vice President – Lucas Hicks Secretary – Cassandra Santos Reporter – Emma Ashlock MRS. DEROSSETT President – Aus n Elms Vice President – Nicholas Cook Secretary – Kylee Trummer Reporter – Savannah Allick
MRS. NEW President – Toby Tiner Vice President – Isaac Shropshire Secretary – Ryan Rosario Reporter – Elayna Rodriguez MRS. HILL/BOWERS President – Eduardo Colon Vice President – Ta ana Marchiony Secretary – Daniel Saltsman Reporter – Chris an Springer
CONGRATULATIONS to all the newly elected school club officers and to ALL candidates for doing 9 an OUTSTANDING JOB with your campaign speeches. Your enthusiasm and good sportsmanship serves to strengthen your leadership skills. Be sure to check with your teachers for 2017 club mee ng dates.
CREEKSIDE ELEMENTARY
Dennis’s Cubs & Clovers President: Zoey Grazaino Vice President: Keagan Pickerrell Secretary: Morgan Griffith Reporter: Allison Grimes Campaign Poster: Landan Slinker
Frye’s Four Leaf Clovers President: Ellie Dick Vice President: Meredith Highbaugh Secretary: Chantez Arrambidez Reporter: Ha e Dickworth Campaign Poster: Violet Bower
Bakk’s Tops President: Harper Sco Vice President: Cameron Dupin Secretary: Brandon Coley Reporter: Chelsea Powell Campaign Poster: Evelyn Barner
Thomas’s Terrific Clovers President: Ellie Dick Vice President: Meredith Highbaugh Secretary: Chantez Arrambidez Reporter: Ha e Dickworth Campaign Poster: Violet Bower
Howle eers President: Jagger Thomas Vice President: Bella Lange Secretary: Deaton Hagan Reporter: Cheyenne Houk
Greater Praters President: Brianna Blakenship Vice President: Taylor Crain Secretary: Gabe Fulkerson Reporter: Keith Ashlock Campaign Poster: Ariana Paris
Rigg’s Rockin Clovers President: Layla Johnston Vice President: Braden Crane Secretary: Cailyn Gibson Reporter: Zoe Fulcher Campaign Poster: Kailey Ballard
Wya ’s Wild Ones President: Shelby Decker Vice President: Chad Frederick Secretary: Hayleigh Reynolds Reporter: Jordan Cook Campaign Poster: Avery Prater
Baughman’s Clever Clover President: Shelby Decker Vice President: Chad Frederick Secretary: Hayleigh Reynolds Reporter: Jordan Cook Campaign Poster: Avery Prat
Gibson’s KY Wildcats President: Samantha Wilson Co‐President: Elijah Wilson Vice President: Memo Somarriba Co‐Vice President: Kristyona Renville Secretary: Chris na Hornback Co‐Secretary: Preston Myers Reporter: Israel Whalen Co‐Reporter: Michael Evans Campaign Poster: Zach Goodman
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY
Hughes Colorful Clovers President: Brylee Li le Vice President: Baylie McNeely Secretary: Jayden Goff Reporter: Abigail Pucke
Chenault’s Fanstache c Clovers President: Desiree House Vice President: Jenaya Adams Secretary: Ryleigh Boles Reporter: Jackson Murphy
Lee’s Flaming Flamingos President: Abby VanDenBerg Vice President: R.J. Goodman Secretary: Emma Ward Reporter: Lily Hodges
Bruins Pride 4‐H Club President: Dallas Deweese Vice President: Lily Hedinger Secretary: Noah Hardin Reporter: Ethan Ice
Marcum’s Unstoppable Clovers President: Megan Pucke Vice President: Alayna Orozco Secretary: Kayleigh Stallins Reporter: Jaiden Monco
Catron’s 4 Leaf Clovers President: Alan Williams Vice President: Omar Marreez Secretary: Joelie Poddam Reporter: MaKenzie DeWeese Campaign Poster: Nolan Halberg
McQuown’s Roaring Bruins President: Jason Combs Vice President: Jayden Mills Secretary: Carley Shrader Reporter: Ainslee Garre Campaign Poster: Charlo e Mooney
Jinne ’s Jungle Bears President: Brady Goodman Vice President: Allie Link Secretary: Jordan S eve Reporter: Gage McKinney Campaign Poster: Abby Carroll
RINEYVILLE ELEMENTARY
Dial’s Cupcakes President: Skye Newsome Vice President: Carter Whaley Secretary: Ashley Risner Reporter: Cyanne Lassalle Campaign Poster: Cyanne Lassalle
Happy Hack’s 4‐H Club President: Aidan Phillips Vice President: Brad Englebright Secretary: Layla Brandenburg Reporter: Taeya Bruner Campaign Poster: Brad Englebright
Henderson’s All Stars President: Deegan Lewis Vice President: Beau Downs Secretary: Katherine Latham Reporter: Rachel Bialzik Campaign Poster: Pa y Lee
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RINEYVILLE CONTINUED ELEMENTARY
Thurman’s Green Team President: Camye Cunningham Vice President: Aubree Phoutharansy Secretary: Zoe Thomas Reporter: Kiya Miars
Perdue’s Power Paws President: Brylynn Jackson Vice President: Audrey Kuster Secretary: Jalen Johnston Reporter: Catelyn Weiber
Howard’s Rock Stars President: Griffin Colasan Vice President: Drake Bell Secretary: Lauryn Hershour Reporter: Brax n Atkinson Campaign Poster: Neriah Hummel
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Musselman’s Purple Zebras President: Myles Kuster Vice President: Jaden Bing Secretary: Nicholas Greene Reporter: Claire Mar n
Mill’s Pirates President: Tori Geer Vice President: Catherine Updegraff Secretary: Abby Stover Reporter: Izzy Torres Campaign Poster: Izzy Torres
WINTER WEATHER NOTICE As most of you know Mother Nature can be very tricky this me of year and can some mes cause dangerous driving condi ons. Therefore, I would like to remind you that if SCHOOL is CANCELED due to bad weather condi ons, ALL 4‐H CLUB MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED AS WELL. In the event that school is not closed but threatening weather condi ons exist, please call the Extension Office at (270) 765‐4121 or listen to the local radio sta on for cancella on announcements .
As 2016 comes to a close and we welcome a New Year I challenge you to reflect on the following quote: “Life is the sum of all your choices. The hardest decisions are deciding which bridges to cross and which ones to burn.” BEST WISHES TO EACH AN EVERYONE OF YOU DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON! SINCERELY!
Bonnie Jolly, County Extension Agent for 4‐H Youth Development
[email protected]
Marla S llwell, County Extension Agent for 4‐H Youth Development Marla.S
[email protected]
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