Wow, the 2017-2018 program year has absolutely flown by. We are wrapping up the year with the Kentucky State Fair when the festivities start on Thursday, August 16th and go through August 26th. Good luck to all of the Spencer County 4-Her’s that will be participating in the state fair and/or exhibiting items in Cloverville. The next year is going to be an exciting one and it will start off with a bang with new clubs and existing clubs that will be beginning to meet in September. Please make sure to check out the club flyers included and find that club that is perfect for you. Good luck to those competing in the State Shoot in September! I am sure that Spencer County will be well represented. Remember to strive to make the Best Better in all that you do! Sincerely, Mollie Tichenor CEA for 4-H Youth Development 4-H PLEDGE I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service and my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world.

EVERYONE ENROLLMENT FORMS

Please remember to fill out the GREEN enrollment forms. It is that time to fill out new forms for the new program year starting in September. If you don’t fill this out you are not a registered 4-H member and won’t have early camp sign-up privileges.

VOLUNTEERS If you have not filled out your volunteer application, please check out the website below. Background checks are required on all of the volunteers that help with the Spencer County 4-H Program. This is now available to be printed out from the website. Go to www.spencerextension.com, click on the 4-H Volunteer link on the right hand side of the screen and print off your application today. Please make sure that all forms are completed and that we receive a copy of your driver’s license when the form is turned in. If all the forms are not completed when they are turned it, it will delay you getting approved as a volunteer. You can also pick up a hard copy at the Extension Office. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Spencer County 4-H, please talk to Mollie or a club leader today!

FUNDRAISERS Remember: The profit for each 4-Her selling will be held by the 4-H Council. Those dollars may be used by the child for any 4-H

Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 (502) 477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 extension.ca.uky.edu

4-H Newsletter August 2018

Program event or fee. Examples for use are: 4-H Camp, Shooting Sports Camp, Teen Summit, Teen Conference, fees due by individuals competing in shooting sports, livestock club, country hams, etc. To obtain the dollars, when needed, the parent must notify the Extension Office, and it must be used by August 31st of the program year. That is at the end of this month, so don’t forget to use yours! If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser program for the kids or have any fundraiser ideas, please call Mollie Tichenor at 477-2217.

COOKBOOKS COMPLETE AND FOR SALE

Spencer County 4-H Council, along with the Extension Office, are proud to announce that the 2017 Spencer County 4-H Family and Friends Cookbooks are finally finished! You can get your very own 303 page cookbook that includes all of the recipes from two old Spencer County 4-H cookbooks. The price is $15 for each book. This is the first new cookbook for Spencer County 4-H in five years, but include new recipes.

The profit for each 4-Her selling will be held by the 4-H Council and is $10 per cookbook. Those dollars may be used by the child for any 4-H Program event or fee. Examples for use are: 4-H Camp, Teen Conference, fees due by individuals competing in shooting sports, livestock club, etc. To obtain the dollars, when needed, the parent must notify the Extension Office. Any dollars left in the account after August 31, 2018 will be retained by the council and used for other 4-H Programs or events. If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser program for the kids or have any fundraiser ideas, please call Mollie Tichenor at 477-2217.

We are very excited about this fundraiser and hope that you are too!

This cookbook contains all the previous 3 cookbooks that have been produced plus some brand new recipes.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Organization Name: Spencer County 4-H Council Organization Number: 41771 Don’t forget to sign up online at www.Kroger.com/communityrewards

ADULTS COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Spencer County 4-H Council will meet on September 20 at 6:30 pm at the Spencer County Extension Office. Anyone interested in being on the council, making decisions about the county 4-H program, and fundraising ideas please feel free to contact Bill Dunning, Council President, or Mollie Tichenor for additional information. Hope to see you there!

UPCOMING EVENTS ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT

BANQUET The annual achievement banquet for the

2017-2018 program year will be on Sunday, September 30. Save the date! More details to come later.

CLUB FLYERS

Please make sure that you check out the club flyers that are included with the new enrollment form, which are all enclosed in this newsletter. Don’t miss out on some cool new clubs and our amazing successful long running clubs.

CLUB REPORTS SHOOTING SPORTS

What a Great year we have had, many new faces have come on board and impressed the coaches with their talents and skills, while the seasoned shooting sports youth have continued to improve their shooting skills all the while developing personal growth.

With the KY State tournament just around the corner that only means that our competitors need to ramp up their practices and put their game faces on. I feel Spencer Co has several have STATE Champions in our club, YOU just need to decide if one of them will be YOU.

To all the ones that have stepped up to the plate and tried a new discipline just to ensure we have enough members to compete as a team, I want to thank you. Your willingness to step outside the box, your comfort zone, will be rewarded for the rest of your life.

I would like to thank all the coaches and Volunteers that have spent their time making this program one of the most successful 4-H Shooting Sports programs across the state. Without you guys and gals none of this could be possible. Your tireless efforts continue to amaze me and I am thankful to be a part of such a dedicated group of people, Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS! SPENCER COUNTY 4-H DAIRY

JOPARDY Spencer County participated in the 4-H

Dairy Jeopardy in Barren County on March 29. Congratulations to Jackson Baird for being the 1st place junior. Good job to all of our seniors! Congratulations to our seniors in the top 5. Madison Goodlett was 1st, Josh Dunkelberger was 2nd, Jackson Shelley was 3rd, and Kelly Baird was 5th. Thank you to Bland Baird for coaching these teams!

LOUISVILLE AREA 4-H COMMUNICATIONS DAY

The 2018 Louisville Area Communications Day was held on Saturday, April 14th at the Shelby County Extension Office. I am so proud to say that everyone from Spencer County did an outstanding job! Junior Digital Media Demonstration: 1st Place and Blue Ribbon Buck Murphy demonstrated How to Make a Step Motion Movie. Junior Foods Demonstration: Blue Ribbon – Matthew Doane demonstrated How to Make a Jelly Roll. Junior Science, Engineering, and Technology Demonstration: Fabiola Marin demonstrated the Super Tubular Eruption Man. Speech Category (10 year old): Blue Ribbon – Jack Massey, Basketball Evolution. Speech Category (11 year old): Blue – Jillian Dunning, Funny and Red Go Together.

Variety Show Specialty Act: Blue – Alexis Adams, vocal (Amazing Grace). Senior Job Interview (16-18): 1st Place and Blue Ribbon – Noah Dunning.

Congratulations to all of the participants and winners! Everyone did an outstanding job. Buck Murphy, Fabiola Marin, and Noah Dunning placed 1st at the Louisville Area Communications Day so they will have the opportunity to represent Spencer County at the State Contest on Saturday, July 14th at the University of Kentucky. Thank you also to all of the 4-H members, family members, volunteers and judges for making the 2018 Louisville Area 4-H Communications Day a huge success.

Pictured: Noah Dunning, Jack Massey, Jillian Dunning, Fabiola Marin, Buck Murphy, Matthew Doane and Alexis Adams

SPENCER COUNTY INVITATIONAL SHOOTING

SPORTS TOURNAMENT On Saturday, May 12th Spencer County 4-

H Shooting Sports hosted the 10th Annual Spencer County Invitational Shooting Sports Tournament at the Spencer County Fish and Game Club. This year over 180 youth, ranging from 9-18, competed in this event representing 17 counties in 12 different disciplines with most youth doing multiple disciplines. With all of the dedication of the Shooting Sports Leaders and Coaches, along with the Spencer County Fish and Game Club members, this tournament continues to grow and expand each year. There were people from all over the

state on the 12th at the Fish and Game Club, which is a huge accomplishment.

The 4-H members get a lot out of this tournament! Some experienced the joy of victory with others experiencing the agony of defeat, but everyone experienced the happiness of fellowship, camaraderie and just plain fun. With this combination everyone was a true winner. Congratulations to the following winners: TRAP SHOOTING Age 9-11 (25 Targets) 1st place – Nathaniel Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place –James Riley, Washington County 3rd place – Nick Sauer, Oldham County Age 9-11 (50 Targets) 1st place – Gabe Manning, Spencer County 2nd place – TJ Ponder, Owen County 3rd place – Simon Slodki, Shelby County Age 12 – 14 (50 Targets) 1st place – Isiah Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place – Landon Kays, Washington County 3rd place – Josh McCue, Washington County Age 12 – 14 Female (50 Targets) 1st place – Kelli Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Abby Degrotte, Nelson County 3rd place – Leah Russell, Washington County Age 12 – 14 (100 Targets) 1st place – Bradley Maines, Spencer County 2nd place- Cameron Darnold, Carroll County 3rd place- Conner Hartman, Carroll County Age 15-18 (50 Targets) 1st place – Conner Trapp, Spencer County 2nd place – Jacob Wilson, Henry County 3rd place – Dylan Rankin, Henry County

Age 15-18 Females (50 Targets) 1st place – Krisenda Neely, Spencer County 2nd place – Kristian Nation, Spencer County 3rd place – Leighanne Lyvers, Spencer County Age 15-18 (100 Targets) 1st place – Wes Broughton, Shelby County 2nd place – Devin Benecke, Carroll County Age 15-18 (100 Targets) 1st place – Madeline Townes, Washington County 2nd place - Cheyenne Lamb, Estill County

Spencer County 4-Her’s participating in Trap: Lane Prather, Gabe Manning, Nick Biller, Hunter Montgomery, Bradley Maines, Leighanne Lyvers, Kristian Nation, Krisenda Neeley, Kayley Neeley, Conner Trapp, Sam Biller, and Drew Lyvers. BB GUN Age 9-11 1st place – Michael Greulich, Shelby County 2nd place – Daniel Fellows, Spencer County 3rd place- Lane Prather, Spencer County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Rebecca Lofton, Shelby County 2nd place –Cali Wiser, Shelby County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Destiny Burke, Shelby County 2nd place – Madeline Burbage, Shelby County

Spencer County 4-Hers participating in BB Gun: Fiona Ladwig, Izzy Brun, Lane Prather, Daniel Fellows, Conner Butler, and Bryson Webb. AIR PISTOL Ages 9-11 1st place – James Courtney, Henry County 2nd place – Gavin Ball, Shelby County Age 12-14 1st place – Andrew Myers, Oldham County 2nd place – Cameron Darnold, Carroll County 3rd place - Grayson Roberts, Shelby County

Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Michaela Marowelli, Henry County 2nd place – Abby Degrotte, Nelson County Age 15-18 1st place – John Clore, Oldham County 2nd place – Logan Roberts, Oldham County 3rd place –Brian Ball, Oldham County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Alexis Darnall, Fleming County 2nd place – Emma Topp, Henry County 3rd place – Kaitlyn Snyder, Oldham County AIR RIFLE – Sport Age 9-11 1st place- Hunter Hamilton, Shelby County 2nd place- Noah Metts, Shelby County 3rd place- Conner Butler, Spencer County Age 9-11 Females 1st place- Shelby Hamilton, Shelby County 2nd place- Ashley Haymond, Shelby County 3rd place- Ayden McIntosh, Shelby Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Lillie Roberts, Shelby County 2nd place – Emma Lawrence, Shelby County Age 15-18 1st place – Gabe Allen, Washington County 2nd – Dylan Mattingly, Washington County

Spencer County 4-Hers participating in Air Rifle Sport: Fiona Ladwig, Izzy Brun, Conner Butler, Daniel Fellows, Lane Prather, and Bryson Webb. AIR RIFLE - Target Age 9-11 1st place – Nathaniel Montgomery, Washington County Age 12-14 1st place – Isiah Montgomery, Washington County

Age 12-14 Females 1st place- Emma Lawrence, Shelby County 2nd place- Lillie Roberts, Shelby County Age 15-18 1st place – Gabe Allen, Washington County RIFLE .22 Age 9-11 1st place – Nathaniel Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place – Neil Simpson, Oldham County 3rd place –Adam Curran, Bourbon County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Rebecca Lofton, Shelby County 2nd place – Fiona Ladwig, Spencer County 3rd place – Izzy Brun, Spencer County Age 12-14 1st place – Isiah Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place – David Monroe, Washington County 3rd place – Carson Mackey, Harden County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Aubrey Yates, Marion County 2nd place – Jada Draper, Washington County 3rd place – Erin Donahue, Washington County Age 15-18 1st place – Dain Macdonald, Oldham County 2nd place – Brian Ball, Oldham County 3rd place – John Clore, Oldham County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Meridian Myers, Oldham County 2nd place – Kaitlyn Snyder, Oldham County 3rd place – Emma Topp, Henry County

Spencer County 4-Her’s participating in Rifle: Izzy Brun, Fiona Ladwig, Lane Prather, Daniel Fellows, and Conner Butler.

ARCHERY - Bowhunter Age 9-11 1st place – Eli Bradley, Bath County 2nd place – Hunter Hamilton, Shelby County 3rd place – Gavin Ball, Shelby County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Madison Maines, Spencer 2nd place – Ella Waits, Bath County 3rd place – Ashley Haymond, Shelby County Age 12-14 1st place – Andrew Coyle, Bath County 2nd place – Hunter Bradley, Bath County 3rd place – Wes Conley, Bath County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Kelli Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Leah Russell, Washington County 3rd place – Madalyn Wilson, Henry County Age 15-18 1st place – Jayden Croxton, Henry County 2nd place – Justin Ensor, Oldham County 3rd place – Jacob Wilson, Henry County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Alexis Darnall, Fleming County 2nd place – Ashley Hunt, Fleming County 3rd place – Gabrielle Price, Bullitt County ARCHERY- Bare Age 9-11 1st place – Matthew Coyle, Bath County 2nd place – Michael Greulich, Shelby County 3rd place – Ryan Hawkins, Oldham County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Ava Klaus, Spencer County 2nd place – Isabella Kaelin, Henry County 3rd place – Paige Heinz, Trimble County Age 12-14 1st place – Tyler Zahradnicek, Oldham County 2nd place – Curtis Chesser, Shelby County 3rd place – Andrew Meyers, Oldham County

Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Izzy Perez, Oldham County 2nd place – Hailey Clemens, Spencer County 3rd place – Emma Reeder, Oldham County Age 15-18 1st place – Braylin Sullivan, Spencer County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Leighanne Lyvers, Spencer County 2nd place – Meridian Myers, Oldham County ARCHERY - Target Age 9-11 1st place – Eli Bradley, Bath County 2nd place – Nick Sauer, Oldham County 3rd place – Simon Slodki, Shelby County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Madison Maines, Spencer County 2nd place – Emma Durbin, Henry County Age 12-14 1st place – Andrew Coyle, Bath County 2nd place – Hunter Bradley, Bath County 3rd place – Wes Conley, Bath County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Kelli Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Michaela Marowelli, Henry County 3rd place – Lillie Roberts, Shelby County Age 15-18 1st place – Justin Ensor, Oldham County 2nd place – Jayden Croxton, Henry County 3rd place – Jacob Wilson, Henry County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Ashley Hunt, Fleming County 2nd place – Carrie Booth, Henry County 3rd place – Alexis Darnall, Fleming County ARCHERY - RECURVE Age 9-11 1st place – Adam Curran, Bourbon County

Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Ava Klaus, Spencer County 2nd place – Madison Maines, Spencer County 3rd place – Rebecca Lofton, Shelby County Age 12-14 1st place – Cooper Lyvers, Spencer County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Izzy Perez, Oldham County 2nd place – Erin Dunlap, Spencer County 3rd place - Maddie Burbage, Shelby County Age 15-18 1st place – Spencer Wieland, Oldham County 2nd place – Chase Goodlett, Spencer County 3rd place – Drew Lyvers, Spencer County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Leighanne Lyvers, Spencer County

Spencer County 4-Her’s participating in Archery: Madison Maines, Gabe Manning, Bradley Maines, Cooper Lyvers, Chase Goodlett, Ava Klaus, Kaden Brooks-Jeffiers, William Krause, Daniel Fellows, Clyde Shiley, Hailey Clemens, Sabryna Douglas, Cooper Lyvers, Leighanne Lyvers, Braylin Sullivan, and Erin Dunlap.

We would like to thank the family of Buddy Snider for the use of their property, Sponsors for 2018, the coaches and volunteers from Spencer County and surrounding counties, the Spencer County Fish and Game Club; without you the tournament would have never been a success.

The Spencer County Invitational Shooting Sports Tournament would not be possible without our great sponsor Quail Forever, LLC. Thank you again for your continued dedication to the Spencer County 4-H Shooting Sports Program!

SPENCER COUNTY 4-H TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST

The 2018 Spencer County 4-H Tractor Contest was held on Tuesday, May 15th at the Spencer County Extension Office. All participants took a knowledge skill test, inspected the tractors, and drove through an obstacle course, while using the safety procedures that they learned in 4-H Tractor Driving School in the spring.

In the Junior Division, ages 9-13, of the Lawn Tractor Contest Elijah Cole placed 1st, and Conner Butler placed 2nd. Elijah Cole will be representing Spencer County at the district contest held later this summer in the lawn tractor division. In the Senior Division, ages 14-18, of Lawn Tractor and Tractor Operations Contest Christopher Drury placed 1st and will represent Spencer County at the district contest in July. Spencer County will be well represented at the District 3 Lawn Tractor and Tractor Operations Contest in Pendleton County in July. Good luck to Spencer County 4-Her’s Elijah Cole and Christopher Drury as they advance to the District 3 Contest. Thank you to Adam Butler for doing such a great job with this group of fine 4-H members and to Larry Butler for helping with the courses. Thank you to the Salt River Antique Tractor Club for sending judges for this year’s contest. Meade Tractor in Shelbyville generously provided the tractors for the contest. Thank you to all of the members, parents, family members, and volunteers who helped make the 2018 Spencer County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest a huge success.

Pictured – Elijah Cole, Conner Butler, Christopher Drury

STATE 4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST

Spencer County had a very strong showing at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Monday, June 4th at the University of Kentucky Dairy Farm. Thank you to Bland Baird, Spencer County FFA Advisor and 4-H Dairy Judging Coach, for taking this group to Lexington to compete in this great state contest.

Spencer County was well represented in the Junior and Senior Divisions and took home several awards!

Members of the Junior Team placing in the Top 20 Overall were: 1st - Haley Butler, 4th – Shelby Butler, 5th – Shelby Butler, and 14th - Sadie Janisko. Jackson Baird was also 3rd place in Junior Reasons.

The 1st Place Overall Junior Team was Spencer Counties Haley Butler, Shelby Butler, and Jackson Baird.

Member of the Senior Team placing in the Top 10 for Placings were: 1st – Evan Stilts, 2nd – Sydney Warren, 4th – Kelly Baird, 6th – Colton Todd, 7th – Tyler Moehrke, 8th – Gavin Phillips, 9th – Madison Goodlett, 10th – Amelia Floyd.

The 1st Place Senior Placings Team was Evan Stilts, Sydney Warren, and Kelly Baird.

Members of the Senior Team placing in the Top 10 for Reasons were: 1st – Kelly Baird, 2nd – Sydney Warren, 3rd - Madison Goodlett, 4th – Jackson Shelley, 5th – Amelia Floyd, 6th – Casey Montgomery, 7th – Noah Dunning, 9th – Evan Stilts.

The 1st Place Senior Reasons Team was Kelly Baird, Sydney Warren and Madison Goodlett.

Members of the Senior Team placing in the Top 20 Overall were: 1st – Kelly Baird, 2nd – Sydney Warren, 3rd – Madison Goodlett, 4th – Amelia Floyd, 5th – Evan Stilts, 6th – Jackson Shelley, 7th – Noah Dunning, 8th – Josh Dunkelberger, 10th – Casey Montgomery, 13th – Tyler Moehrke, 14th – Gavin Perkins, 19th – Shelby Harris, 20th – Colton Todd.

The 1st Place Overall Senior Team was Spencer Counties Kelly Baird, Sydney Warren and Madison Goodlett.

Congratulations to all of the members from Spencer County that participated in the contest!

Spencer County Group

1st Place Senior Team

Kelly Baird, High Senior Individual

1st Place Junior Team

Haley Butler, High Junior Individual

2018 TEEN CONFERENCE Spencer County 4-Her’s had a great time

at the 2018 Teen Conference at the University of Kentucky June 11th – 14th. Noah Dunning and Stephanie Panter represented Spencer County. Mollie Tichenor, Agent, Trish Nelson, program assistant, and Meaghan DeVito, summer intern served as chaperones for the group and district. Noah Dunning did a great job planning the conference as a representative of District 3 on the

State Teen Council and will serve on STC again for the 2018-19 year.

Congratulations to Adele Schultz for being recognized for receiving her Bronze Achievement Award. Leighanne Lyvers and Noah Dunning were also recognized for Clover Level 4 in the Achievement Program.

Congratulations to Leighanne Lyvers for interviewing and being selected to represent District 3 and Spencer County on the State 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Board. We are also proud of Stephanie Panter for having the courage to audition for the State Performing Arts Troupe.

If you are interested in finding out more about high school leadership opportunities through 4-H, please contact Mollie Tichenor at (502) 477-2217.

Trish Nelson, Meaghan DeVito, Stephanie Panter, Noah Dunning, Mollie Tichenor

Leighanne Lyvers, State SET Board Member

SPENCER COUNTY YOUTH STATE 4-H LIVESTOCK

JUDGING CONTEST The State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest was held on Tuesday, June 19th at the Muhlenberg County Ag Center in Powderly, KY. Connie Jeffiers, Livestock Leader and Coach, and Courtney Jeffiers, Coach, did a great job at coaching and motivating all of the team members. Thanks to the Connie Jeffiers, Starr Girdley, Courtney Jeffiers, Nathan Lawson, and Kenneth Bentley that helped transport and serve as chaperones for this trip.

The Clover Team did a great job at the State Contest. Noah Frank placed 17th and Ryann Truax was 3rd individually in goat judging and the team was 5th. The team was 8th in sheep judging. The team was 7th in swine judging. The team was 8th in beef judging. Ryann Truax was 13th individually in Non Traditional Questions and the team was 5th. Overall in the Clover Division Ryann Truax was 18th and the Team was 7th overall in Kentucky. Everyone involved is very proud of the Clover Team, consisting of Tucker Bentley, Noah Frank, Brooke Montgomery, Ryann Truax, Miranda Webb, Nash Girdley, Addison Lawson, and Wyatt Jeffiers.

In the Intermediate division the team from Spencer County did a great job! Ethan Thompson was 2nd, Beau Girdley was 9th, Luke Jeffiers was 18th and the team was 3rd in goat judging. Beau Girdley was 12th in sheep judging, and the team was 5th. In the swine judging division Ethan Thompson was 11th, Beau Girdley was 13th, Emily Truax was 15th, and as a team they were 4th. In the beef judging division Emily Truax was 9th and the team was 5th. In the questions and reasons division Ethan Thompson was 10th, Emily Truax was 16th, and the team was 5th. Overall Ethan Thompson was 10th, and Beau Girdley was 13th, and the team was the 5th place team in Kentucky. The Intermediate Team consisted of Ethan Thompson, Emily Truax, Luke Jeffiers, and Beau Girdley. The Senior Team had a good day at the State Contest. In the goat judging division, Logan Light was 9th, Jenna Thompson was 14th,

and as a team they were 4th. In the sheep judging division Casey Montgomery was 15th, and the team was 5th. In the swine division Casey Montgomery was 2nd and the team was 6th. In the beef judging division Casey Montgomery was 4th, Jenna Thompson was 13th, and the team was 2nd. In the reasons and questions division Casey Montgomery was 6th, Jenna Thompson was 20th, and the team was 2nd. Overall in the Senior Division Casey Montgomery was 3rd and Jenna Thompson was 10th. The Senior Team was 3rd Overall with members Casey Montgomery, Logan Light, and Jenna Thompson. Congratulations to all of the Livestock Judging Team members! If you are interested in learning more about the 4-H livestock club and opportunities like this one, contact the Spencer County Extension Office at 502-477-2217.

Spencer County 4-H Livestock Judging Team

4-H Camp Spencer County went to 4-H Harry Potter

July 9th – July 13th. Pictured you will see all of the campers, teens, adult volunteers, and staff that attended Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp with Spencer County. A great week was had by all 134 that attended. Spencer County will be going to camp in 2019, so if you are interested please contact the Extension Office for additional information next spring.

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR 4-H AND FFA HOG SHOW The Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA

Hog Show was held on Saturday, July 14th. Thank you to Kyle Banks for serving as the judge for this show. Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring the livestock shows at the 2018 Spencer County Fair! Novice Showmanship: Presley Truax placed 1st. In Jr 4-H showmanship: Ryann Truax placed 1st. Also participating Noah Frank and Brooke Montgomery. Intermediate 4H showmanship: Ethan Thompson placed 1st. Also participating Emily Truax, Braydon King and Desmond Stubbs. Jr. FFA Showmanship: Madison Goodlett placed 1st. Sr. FFA Showmanship: Courtney Jeffiers placed 1st. Overall Swine Showman was Courtney Jeffiers Reserve Overall Showman was Madison Goodlett. Breeding Gilt show: Berkshire Champion Breeding Gilt went to Brooke Montgomery for her February entry. January Duroc Gilts: Courtney Jeffiers – 1st, Ethan Thompson – 2nd. February Duroc Gilts: Casey Montgomery – 1st. Champion Duroc Breeding Gilt went to Courtney Jeffiers with her January gilt Reserve Champion Duroc Ethan Thompson with his January gilt.

Hereford Champion Breeding Gilt went to Braydon King with his February entry. January Spot Gilts: Desmond Stubbs - 1st. February Spot Gilts: Casey Montgomery – 1st. Champion Spot Breeding Gilt: Casey Montgomery with her February spot and Reserve Champion Spot went to Desmond Stubbs with his February gilt. Yorkshire Champion Breeding Gilt went to Desmond Stubbs with his February entry. Crossbred Breeding gilts: January Crossbreds: Madison Goodlett - 1st. March Crossbreds: Casey Montgomery - 1st. Champion Crossbred Gilt went to Casey Montgomery with her March gilt Reserve Crossbred went to Madison Goodlett with her January gilt. Supreme Champion Breeding Gilt went to Courtney Jeffiers Reserve Supreme Breeding Gilt went to Casey Montgomery. Market Hog Show: Novice Market Hogs: Presley Truax placed 1st and was the Novice Champion. Berkshire Market Hogs: Ethan Thompson was 1st, Casey Montgomery was 2nd and Ethan Thompson was 3rd. Duroc Market Hogs: In the first Duroc class Ryann Truax was 1st, Emily Truax was 2nd. In the second Duroc class Casey Montgomery was 1st and Noah Frank was 2nd. Also competing in the Duroc classes were Brooke Montgomery, Casey Montgomery with two entries, and Braydon King.

Hereford Market Hogs: Brayden King placed 1st. Spot Market Hogs: In the Spot Class Noah Frank was 1st and Brooke Montgomery was 2nd. Also participating in the Spot Class was Desmond Stubbs. Yorkshire Market Hogs In the Yorkshire class Courtney Jeffiers was 1st and Ethan Thompson was 2nd. Light Weight Crossbred Market hogs: Makala Hatzman with two entries who placed 1st and 2nd. Also participating in Light Weight class was Casey Montgomery and Brooke Montgomery. Heavy Weight Crossbred Market Hogs: Ethan Thompson, Emily Truax, Ryann Truax, Braydon King, Noah Frank, Desmond Stubbs, Madison Goodlett, and Courtney Jeffiers. Champion Heavy Weight Market hog went to Madison Goodlett Reserve went Courtney Jeffiers. Overall Grand Champion Market Hog went to Courtney Jeffiers for her Yorkshire Reserve went to Madison Goodlett for her Heavy Weight Cross. In the Pen of 2 Division Makala Hatzman took the 1st place and Braydon King was 2nd. Desmond Stubbs and Emily Truax also participated in this class.

Thanks to those that helped with the show. You all did a great job!

Congratulations to all of the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. If you would like additional information on how to show a pig or be involved in 4-H or FFA, please contact Darilyn Browning Hamilton, Daniel Dunaway, Bland Baird, or Mollie Tichenor.

STATE 4-H COMMUNICATIONS DAY

The 2018 Kentucky 4-H State Communications Day was held on Saturday, July 14 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. We had three participants from Spencer County and they did an outstanding job! Noah Dunning received a Blue Ribbon at the Senior Level of Job Interview. Fabiola Marin received a Blue Ribbon and 1st place in her state level Junior SET Demonstration with her “Super Tubular Eruption Man” Demonstration. Buck Murphy received a Blue Ribbon and 2nd place in his state level Junior Digital Media Demonstration with his “Claymation: How to Make a Stop Motion Movie” Demonstration.

Congratulations to Fabiola, Buck and Noah!

Fabiola Marin, State Demonstration Winner. SPENCER COUNTY FAIR OPEN

MARKET LAMB SHOW The Spencer County Fair Open Market

Lamb Show was held on Saturday, July 14th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thanks to Wyatt Banks for serving as the judge for our show. Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring all of the livestock shows at the Spencer County Fair.

In the Sr. FFA Showmanship Class Zack Herndon won 1st and Hailey Pawley placed 2nd. In Jr. FFA Showmanship Colleen Shaffer placed 1St. In Novice Showmanship Brady Matherly placed 1st and Addison Shaefer placed 2nd. Also competing in Novice Showmanship was Anna Claire Morgan and Ethan Morgan. The Spencer County Champion Showman and Open Showman was Zack Herndon Open Reserve Showman was Colleen Shaffer Spencer County Reserve Showman was Brady Matherly. In the Pee Wee division Emma Matherly and Kain Hume of Spencer County both placed 1st.

Market Lamb Show and Spencer County Show: Black Face Cross Champion: Brady Matherly of Bloomfield, Reserve BFX: Zack Herndon of Mt. Eden. Hampshire Champion and Reserve Champion both went to Zack Herndon of Mt. Eden. Shropshire Champion: Brady Matherly of Bloomfield. White Face Cross Champion: Brady Matherly of Bloomfield. Grand Champion Market Lamb in the Open Show was awarded to Brady Matherly of Bloomfield with his Black Face Cross, Reserve Champion went to Zack Herndon of Mt. Eden with his Black Face Cross.

Congratulations to all participants and winners. Everyone did a great job and they will all be showing at the KY State Fair in August.

2018 SPENCER COUNTY FAIR

BEEF SHOW The Spencer County Fair Beef Show was

held on Thursday, July 20th. Thank you to Brent Tolle of Taylorsville for serving as the judge.

In Junior FFA Showmanship 1st Place went to Colton Todd. In Intermediate 4-H Showmanship 1st Place went to Luke Jeffiers. Also participating in this class was Beau Jeffiers, Baily Todd and Connor Goodlett. In Clover 4-H Showmanship 1st place went to Wyatt Jeffiers. In Novice Showmanship 1st place went to Nash Girdley. Supreme Showmanship was awarded to Luke Jeffiers Reserve Showmanship was awarded to Wyatt Jeffiers. These were also the showman winners for Spencer County as well. Beef Classes: Percent Simmental Late Junior Calf – Luke Jeffiers placed 1st. Junior Summer Yearling – Wyatt Jeffiers placed 1st. Cow/Calf Pair – Luke Jeffiers placed 1st.

Commercial Senior Calf – Wyatt Jeffiers placed 1st and Luke Jeffiers placed 2nd. Simmental Late Junior Calf – Wyatt Jeffiers placed 1st. Junior Summer Yearling – Luke Jeffiers placed 1st. Senior Yearling – Luke Jeffiers placed 1st. Cow/Calf Pair – Wyatt Jeffiers placed 1st. Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair went to Luke Jeffiers Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair went to Wyatt Jeffiers. Grand Champion Heifer was awarded to Wyatt Jeffiers Reserve Champion Heifer was awarded to Luke Jeffiers.

Congratulations to all that participated this year at the Spencer County Fair Beef Show and we look forward to the watching all at the State Fair.

2018 SPENCER COUNTY FAIR

GOAT SHOW The 2018 Spencer County Fair 4-H and

FFA Market Goat Show was held Wednesday, July 25th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to Ray Graves and Taylor Graves for serving as the judges. All participants did a great job and Spencer County will be well represented at the Kentucky State Fair. In Pee Wee Showmanship Bryson Webb was 1st place. In Clover Showmanship Taylor Goodlett was 1st, Miranda Webb was 2nd and Nash Girdley was 3rd. In the Intermediate Showmanship Beau Girdley was 1st and Connor Goodlett was 2nd. Congratulations to Beau Girdley for being the Champion Showman and Taylor Goodlett was Reserve Champion Showman. In the 4-H Market Goat Show Taylor, Connor, Miranda, Nash and Beau did a great job exhibiting their animals. Nash Girdley exhibited the Champion Market Goat and Beau Girdley exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Goat.

Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring all of the livestock shows at the 2018 Spencer County Fair.

If you would like additional information on how to show a market goat or be involved in 4-

H or FFA, please contact Darilyn Browning Hamilton, Daniel Dunaway, Bland Baird, or Mollie Tichenor.

2018 SPENCER COUNTY FAIR

RABBIT SHOW The Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA

Rabbit Show was held on Thursday, July 26th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to all of our exhibitors that made our rabbit show a huge success! Thank you to Michaela Rock for serving as the judge. In our Novice Showmanship class Wyatt Brewer, Jordan Brewer and Lillie Dunning all placed 1st.

In our Jr showmanship class Erica Goodlett placed 1st and Baylee Todd placed 2nd. In the Sr showmanship class, Gabi Deetch won 1st, Luke Brewer and Adele Schultz also participated in the class. Gabi Deetch received the honor of Supreme Rabbit Showmen, and Luke Brewer had the honor of receiving Reserve Rabbit Showman. Rabbit Classes: Belgian Hare: Best of Breed, Gabi Deetch – Class 1. Britannia Petite: Best of Breed, Gabi Deetch – Class 3, Reserve Best of Breed: Gabi Deetch – Class 2. Havana: Best of Breed, Jillian Dunning – Class 4. Holland Lop: Best of Breed, Jordan Brewer – Class 5, Reserve Best of Breed: Wyatt Brewer – Class 6. Jersey Wooly: Best of Breed, Adele Shultz - Class 8 Reserve Best of Breed, Adele Shultz – Class 7. Mini Lop: Best of Breed, Luke Brewer – Class 10 Reserve Best of Breed, Wyatt Brewer – Class 9. Tan: Best of Breed, Jordan Brewer – Class 11. English Lop: Best of Breed, Luke Brewer – Class 13 Reserve Best of Breed, Jordan Brewer – Class 12. Best of Class 4: Gabi Deetch with her Britannia Petite.

Best of Class 6: Luke Brewer with his English Lop. Best of Show went to Luke Brewer Reserve Best of Show went to Gabi Deetch.

Congratulations to all of the winners. Best of luck participating in the Kentucky State Fair in August!

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR POULTRY SHOW

The 2018 Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held on Thursday, July 26th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to all of our exhibitors that made our poultry show a huge success! Thank you to Robert and Lynn Shelburne from Spencer County for serving as our judge. Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring all of the livestock shows at the county fair this year.

In our Novice Showmanship class Wyatt Brewer was 1st and Jordan Brewer was 2nd. In our Senior Showmanship class Luke Brewer placed 1st and Gabi Deetch placed 2nd. Luke Brewer had the honor of receiving Supreme Showman, Gabi Deetch received Reserve Showman. Poultry Classes: Orpington: Champion, Luke Brewer – Class 1. Yokahama: Champion, Gabi Deetch – Class 2. Champion Large Fowl: Luke Brewer, Orpington and Reserve Champion Large Fowl: Gabi Deetch, Yokahama. Duccle: Champion, Gabi Deetch – Class 3 and Reserve Champion, Gabi Deetch – Class 4. Frizzle Serama: Champion, Jordan Brewer – Class 5.

Leghorn: Champion, Luke Brewer – Class 7 Reserve Champion, Luke Brewer – Class 6. Modern Game: Champion, Wyatt Brewer – Class 8. Plymouth Rock: Champion, Luke Brewer – Class 9. Silkie: Champion, Wyatt Brewer – Class 10 Reserve Champion, Wyatt Brewer – Class 11. Champion Small Fowl: Luke Brewer, Leghorn Reserve Champion Small Fowl: Luke Brewer, Plymouth Rock.

Best of Show went to Luke Brewer with his Small Fowl division winner and Reserve Best of Show went to Luke Brewer with his Small Fowl reserve division winner.

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR DAIRY SHOW

The 2018 Spencer County Fair Dairy Show was held on Friday, July 27th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to Rachel Sibert for serving as the judge. Great job by all of the participants. Best of luck showing at the Kentucky State Fair in August! Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring all of the livestock shows at the Spencer County Fair. Intermediate 4-H Showmanship: Haley Butler – Blue & 1st Jackson Baird – Blue & 2nd Sadie Janisko – Blue & 3rd Junior 4-H Showmanship: Shelby Butler – Blue & 1st Novice Showmanship: Evan Butler – Blue & 1st Regan Butler – Blue & 1st Silas Janisko – Blue & 1st DJ Dunaway – Blue & 1st Junior FFA Showmanship: Kelly Baird – Blue & 1st Senior FFA Showmanship: Alexis Adams – Blue & 1st Supreme Showman – Kelly Baird Reserve Supreme Showman – Haley Butler

Division: Holstein Alexis Adams Junior Champion Holstein – Alexis Adams Division: Jersey Heifer Classes: Junior Calf 1. Jackson Baird 2. Kelly Baird 3. Evan Butler Silas Janisko Sadie Janisko Reagan Butler Intermediate Calf 1. Kelly Baird 2. Jackson Baird 3. Shelby Butler Senior Calf 1. Jackson Baird 2. Shelby Butler 3. Sadie Janisko Junior Yearling 1. Haley Butler 2. Sadie Janisko Intermediate Yearling 1. Kelly Baird 2. Haley Butler Senior Yearling 1. Kelly Baird Junior Champion Kelly Baird, Intermediate Yearling Cow Classes: Junior Two Year Old 1. Sadie Janisko Senior Two Year Old 1. Haley Butler 2. Shelby Butler

Senior Three Year Old 1. Haley Butler Senior Five Year Old 1. Haley Butler Senior Champion Haley Butler, Senior 5 year old Reserve Senior Champion Haley Butler, Senior 3 year old Supreme Champion Haley Butler, Senior Champion Reserve Supreme Champion Kelly Baird, Junior Champion

DISTRICT 3 4-H TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST

The 2018 District 3 4-H Tractor Contest was held on Saturday, July 28 at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds in Falmouth, Kentucky. All participants took a knowledge skill test, inspected the tractors, and drove through an obstacle course, while using the safety procedures that they learned in 4-H. In the Junior Division, ages 9-13, of the Lawn Tractor Contest Elijah Cole received a blue ribbon. In the Senior Lawn Tractor and Tractor Operations Contests, ages 14-18, Christopher Drury received a blue ribbon and placed first in both contests.

District 3 will be well represented at the State Fair Lawn Tractor and Tractor Operations Contest. The first and second in each of the four divisions are eligible for the State Fair. Good luck to Spencer County 4-Her Christopher Drury as he will advance to the State Fair Contests in August. Thank you to all of the members, parents, family members, and volunteers who helped make the 2018 District 3 4-H Tractor Driving Contest a huge success.

2018 SPENCER COUNTY FAIR 4-H EXHIBITS

4-H ARTS & CRAFTS JR Acrylic Still Life Lily Cook Blue & 1st Fiona Ladwig Blue & 2nd SR Water Color Liz Walker Blue & 1st JR Abstract Lily Cook Blue & 1st Matthew Cook Blue & 2nd Kennedy Catlett Red JR Oil Painting Sofia Fazio Blue & 1st Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 2nd Josiah Cox Red Erica Goodlett Red SR Oil Painting Jason Combs Blue & 1st Adele Shultz Blue & 2nd JR Circular Shape Object Josiah Cox Blue & 1st JR Color Pencil Hadassah Shreve Blue & 1st Yemi Shreve Blue & 2nd Abel Shreve Blue David Schultz Blue SR Color Pencil Adele Shultz Blue & 1st JR Pen and Ink Yemi Shreve Blue & 1st Fiona Ladwig Blue & 2nd SR Pen and Ink Liz Walker Blue & 1st JR Inkle Loom Basket Josiah Cox Blue & 1st

JR Clay Container Jackson Combs Blue & 1st Jillian Dunning Blue & 2nd Matthew Cook Blue JR Mask Josiah Cox Blue & 1st JR Art Trends Sofia Fazio Blue & 1st & Champion David Shultz Blue & 2nd Josiah Cox Blue Zeely Schwartz Blue Baylee Todd Blue Kennedy Catlett Red Erica Goodlett Red JR Heritage Craft Samuel Grider Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Matthew Cook Blue & 2nd Baylee Todd Blue Fiona Ladwig Blue Reed Ott Blue Zeely Schwartz Blue Abel Shreve Blue Yemi Shreve Blue Hadassahm Shreve Blue Jamie Lynton Blue Sydney Smith Blue Colin Vincent Blue Carissa Vincent Blue JR Basket Making Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 1st Kennedy Catlett Blue & 2nd

JR Jewelry Kennedy Catlett Blue & 1st Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 2nd 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY Fun with Shadows Lily Cook Blue & 1st

What Do You See Ava Klaus Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Bird’s Eye View – Leaning Over Lily Cook Blue & 1st Bird’s Eye View – Bending Sideways Lily Cook Blue & 1st & Champion Photos Can Tell a Story Lily Cook Blue & 1st Matthew Cook Blue Black and White Alexis Adams Blue & 1st Golden Photo – Rule of Thirds Stephanie Panter Blue & 1st Golden Photo – Golden Triangle Stephanie Panter Blue & 1st The Space Tells a Story Stephanie Panter Blue & 1st Panoramas Ava Klaus Blue & Purple Mastering Composition – Pattern and Texture Jason Combs Blue & 1st Mastering Composition – Visual and Rhythms Jason Combs Blue & 1st Expression through Color Jason Combs Blue & 1st Single Color; Horticulture Fiona Ladwig Blue & 1st Stephanie Panter Blue Alexis Adams Blue

4-H HORTICULTURE & PLANT SCIENCE Dish Garden Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Houseplants Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Herb Container Garden Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st & Champion Garden Display Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Tomato; Must Be Ripe (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Tomato; Heirloom (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Peppers; Hot (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Peppers; Bell (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Peppers; Sweet (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Cucumbers; Slicing (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Red & 1st Cucumbers; Pickling (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Beans, Snap or Lima (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Red & 1st Largest Tomato (By Weight) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st

4-H WOOD SCIENCE Level 1 - Made From Kit Zeely Schwartz Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Samual Grider Blue Level 2 – Made From Kits Reed Ott Blue Level 2 – Not From Kit Reed Ott Blue & Champion 4-H SEWING Up Cycle It Erica Goodlett Red & 1st & Champion 4-H CROCHET Small Crochet Item Yemi Shreve Blue & 1st & Champion 4-H FOOD EXHIBITS Three Brownies Hadassahm Shreve Blue & 1st Three Snickerdoodle Cookies Jillian Dunning Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion ½ Chocolate Cake Jillian Dunning Red & 1st ½ Carrot or Zucchini Cake Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 1st & Champion Kennedy Catlett Blue & 2nd Three Cheese Muffins Kennedy Catlett Red & 1st

4-H HOME ENVIORMENT Color Collage Taylor Goodlett Blue & 1st & Champion Decorative Item for the Home Lily Cook Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Taylor Goodlett Red Simple Wood Item Refinished Lily Cook Blue & 1st CLOVERBUDS CLOVERBUDS ARTS & CRAFTS Cambree Cox Blue Zuri Ott Blue Grace Grider Blue Adisyne Harden Blue Madison Carroll Blue Tirzah Shreve Blue Haylee Goodlett Blue Cassie Scott Blue Piper Scott Blue CLOVERBUDS PHOTOGRAPHY Zuri Ott Blue & Champion Kayla Klaus Blue & Reserve Champion CLOVERBUDS WOODWORKING Grace Grider Blue & Grand Champion Cambree Cox Blue Zuri Ott Blue CLOVERBUDS BEADWORK Grace Grider Blue & 1st CLOVERBUDS WEAVING Joseph Schultz Blue & 1st

Aug, Sept, Oct - 2018 Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AUG 12 13

*State Fair Entries taken in *6:30 pm – Black Powder Practice

14 15 16 *KENTUCKY STATE FAIR OPENS

17 18

19

20 *6:30 pm – Archery *6:30 pm – Black Powder Practice

21 *6:30 pm – Trap Practice *6:30 pm – Rifle Practice

22 23 24 25

26 KENTUCKY STATE FAIR CLOSES

27 *6:30 pm – Archery

28 29 30 31 SEPT 1

2 3 CLOSED LABOR DAY

4 *Farm to Table Reg 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm *6:30 pm – Trap Practice *6:30 pm – Rifle Practice

5 *6:30 pm – Bookworms

6 7 8

9

10 *6:30 pm – Black Powder Practice

11 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

12 13 *6:30 pm – Teen Council

14 15

16

17 *6:30 pm – Archery *6:30 pm – Black Powder Practice

18 *6:30 pm – Trap Practice

19 20 *6:30 pm – Adult Council

21 22

23

24 *6:30 pm – Archery

25 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

26 27 28 29 *Fur & Feathers Show/Skillathon – Spencer County Ext Office

30 *4-H End of Year Appreciation Banquet

OCT 1 2 *6:30 pm – Livestock

3 *6:30 pm – Bookworms

4 *Community Baby Shower *6:30 pm - Cloverbuds

5 6

7

8 9 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

10 11 *6:30 pm – Teen Council

12 13

14

15 16 *6:30 pm – Livestock

17 18 19 20

21

22 23 *6:30 pm – Fur & Feathers

24 25 26 27

28

29 30 31 HALLOWEEN