CLOVER CHRONICLEVolume 12, Issue 1

January | 2016

FLYERS ENCLOSED

2016 Dates to Remember

Spring Fling

Iron Chef Clinic

Winter Carnival

Coffee & Canvas

Wheeling Nailers/Duck Dynasty Opportunity

OSU EXTENSION

Dear 4-H Family:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope your holiday season was restful and stress-free…a break from your normal, busy pace. I can’t believe it’s already time to start thinking about the Overnighter, the Winter Carnival and of course, the “Pizza” Iron Chef Clinic. The break didn’t last long, did it?

We do have one new event this year that I’m looking forward to in February. Paint and Sip events seem to be very popular so we have scheduled a 4-H version of sipping coffee and painting. The event will be held on February 20 th here at the Bantam Ride gym. You will have 2 painting options: a horse or a spring scene. The profits will benefit the Saddle Horse Subcommittee (see flyer for more details).

Thanks to the clubs who represented 4-H in the holiday parades in the area. Advisors: bring a list of names of members who participated in the parade and they will get a J-Fit bead for 2016. See the J-Fit flyer for more details.

Hope you all have a great 4-H in 2016.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership,

citizenship and life skills

Janine Yeske, Extension Educator4-H Youth DevelopmentJefferson County DirectorOSU Extension, Crossroads EERA

Jane and Gabby Bodo at the Steubenville Christmas Parade

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Our 2016 January Rent Donations – January 15 – Jason Piergallini January 26 – Ryan Wood

Thank You!!!

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LIFTS BIRD EXHIBITION BAN…With no confirmed cases in Ohio and no immediate threat of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak, Ohio Agriculture Director, David T. Daniels and State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Forshey, as of December 17th, rescinded the order prohibiting bird shows in Ohio. Officials urge poultry and bird owners, however to remain vigilant and cautious in order to protect the health of their flocks during migration seasons. Please see the department’s fact sheet on precautions that can be done to prevent the spread of avian flu at:

www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/ai/docs/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Avian%20Influenza%20and%20Bird%20Exhibitions.pdf.

One of the ways avian influenza spreads is by direct contact with contaminated materials coming from other infected birds. Exhibitions, auctions and swap meets where birds are co-mingling pose a high risk of unintentionally spreading disease. While the intention is to allow bird exhibitions to be held in 2016, an outbreak in Ohio or nearby states may require the reinstatement or even an extension of the ban.

4-H Camp Piedmont Dedicated Brick Campaign…This is your opportunity to give a forever gift to Camp Piedmont. You can dedicate a person or group on a brick that will be placed on a stairway or walkway in a prominent location at the camp. The cost of each brick is $100.00. Each brick can contain fourteen characters for each line with up to three lines for engraving.

If you are interested, please call the Extension Office for the order form. Proceeds will be used for facility improvements and programs.

STATEWIDE TEEN CAMP PLANNED AT KELLEY’S ISLAND 4-H CAMP FROM JUNE 8-9, 2016.

If you think you would be interested in attending this camp, please call the office and let Janine know. More information about this camp will be released in the near future.

J-FIT SCHEDULE FOR 2016…

January 29 OVERNIGHTERHope 68 – Smiley Face bead

Jump Rope Event – Jump Bead

Story Time – Penguin Bead

Scavenger Hunt – Clock BeadFebruary 13 WINTER CARNIVALValentines’ Cards – Heart Bead

(Community Service)March 5 IRON CHEF CLINIC Pizza BeadJune 22-25 4-H CAMP

Sun/Stars BeadsJuly 17,18, 19 TEEN CAMP

Working Together - Gear Beads

FAIR EVENTS WILL INCLUDE…Field Day EventsMorning WalksClean Barn Award WinnersDrinking Water instead of Soda4-H questionsBook Corner w/Farm Bureau& More

Thanks to our new J-Fit Advisor, Leslie Aftanas for making our 2016 schedule.

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CHANGE FOR 2016… The Health Forms for 2016 have been updated and must be used for the 2016 Overnighter. You will note that a picture must be attached to this form. We will keep these on file for future events where a Health Form is required so that only one will have to be completed. We suggest that advisors keep a copy of the Health Form for their records, also. We must have the original in our office. Check with the office for each upcoming event to make sure we have a form for those members attending.

CAMP NEWS…4-H Camp will be here in no time. CONGRATULATIONS to many of last year’s counselors who already took part in a group interview and will be back for our 2016 camp.

NEW COUNSELOR SELECTIONS will take place on February 3rd from 6-7 p.m. and February 6th from 10-11 a.m. If you have not taken part in the group interview or are new to counseling, you must attend either the February 3rd or 6th session to be considered as a Camp Counselor for 2016.

ADVISORS AND TEENS: Are you interested in attending the 2016 Ohio Volunteer Conference in Columbus on March 12 th? If you are, stop in the office for all the information you need to attend.

 The Ohio State University Extension

587 Bantam Ridge Road Suite C

Wintersville, OH 43953

Telephone: 740.264.2212Toll Free: 800.628.7460

Fax: 740.264.2039

Website: jefferson.osu.edu

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CALENDAR FOR JANUARY

January 25th 4-H Committee Meeting 7-8:30 p.m. @ OSUE Office

January 29th Overnighter Begins at Millsop @ 11:00 p.m.January 30th Overnighter Ends at Millsop @ 6:00 a.m.

Pick-Up begins at 5:30 a.m.

CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY

February 3 Camp Counselor Selection from 6-7 p.m.February 6 Camp Counselor Selection from 10-11 a.m.

February 13 Winter Carnival @ JVS – 4-10 p.m.

February 15 Camp Counselor Training from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. if all county

schools cancelled for President’s Day

February 20 Coffee and Canvas

February 22 Iron Chef Clinic Sign-Up Deadline

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March 5 Iron Chef ClinicMarch 7 Intro to JL’sMarch 12 Ohio Volunteer ConferenceMarch 21 New Volunteer Orientation @ 6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Training @ 7:00 p.m.

The Wheeling Nailers Hockey Team is doing a “4-H Night” on Saturday, March 12th. The special guest that night will be Si Robertson from Duck Dynasty.

We’ve enclosed the flyer so you can order the tickets on your own.