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Ottawa County 4-H Family Newsletter Summer 2015 Edition

OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY

2015 Camping Season

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cultivate the Clover.... Page 2 & 3

July-Sept Calendar……… Page 5

Judging Dates……… Pages 6 & 7

Junior Fair News…. Pages 9 & 10

4-H STAFF Kathy Booher 4-H Educator [email protected] Diana Podach 4-H Program Assistant [email protected]

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Cloverbud and Junior Camp a huge success this year! A special thanks goes to the counselors who have put in 24 hours of hard planning and training. Through their hard work, camp activities and programs were well prepared. The following teens were the 2015 camp counselors: Sam Arent, Elizabeth Aukerman, Kevin Baumgartner, Gabby Below, Brent Bostater, Paige Crouch, Steven Dickerson, Ileana Garza, Luke Giesler, Hannah Hansen, Alysia Harrison, Zoe Hines, Dylan Johnson, Kertis Johnson, Thomas Keville, Haley Klima, Mattison Koskela, Gwena Market, Megan Montgomery, Hannah Moore, Nick Nye, Jesse Oestreich, Coral Peterson, Cailtyn Pipoly, Dane Puckett, Carter Pugh, Nathan Purk, Derek Rains, Kirsten Rains, Miranda Rawlins, Dresden Riggs, Sophia Schroder, Brooke Tice, Hannah Tomor, Erin Urge and Cole Wilhelm. We also want to thank our adult staff who helped at camp as well as trainings throughout the year. You have been a great help to make our program what it is today. The following volunteers helped with the 2015 4-H Camps: Stephanie Helle, Allison Woods, Molly Hansen, Tom Wilhelm, Alex Wilhelm, Rhonda Mahaney, Tim Eber, Katelyn Apple, Melissa Amonette, Tracy Buder, Christie Cook, Diana Podach and Kathy Booher.

Fair Clean Up

Summer 2015 Page 2 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

4-H Organizational Advisors will receive a letter from the Cultivate the Clover Committee asking for auction items for the 4-H Auction planned for Saturday, October 24 at the Camp Perry Clubhouse. We are in need of donations. Please consider donating an item so that we can raise money for the Ottawa County 4-H Program. Donated items may be combined with like items to create a themed basket. This money is also used for college scholarships. Scholarships will be presented to two Ottawa County 4-H members.

The event this year will include a catered dinner along with a fun night of fellowship. A silent auction will begin at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a grand auction following dinner. We will have a special guest this year as a MC for the evening. Tickets for the auction are available for $20.00 and may be purchased from the Extension Office or from one of the committee members listed below. Cultivate the Clover Committee Members: Shelly Asmus Marilyn & Dan Mohr Carol Benner Lisa Molnar Kelly Card Kevin & Mary Beth Mylander Diane Dickinson Paulette & Lyle Oberhaus Kathy Giesler Jody Regal Ann King Kathryn Wilka Nancy Lajti

We are looking for 4-H Clubs to volunteer their time during the week of the fair to help clean up after livestock shows in the show barn. As most of us know there are many shows held throughout the fair and with each show comes a little mess. We are asking for two clubs to give their time after each livestock show to clean up trash, wipe down bleachers, and assist with setting up the show arena for the next show.

Brooms, buckets, and rags will be provided. Since the work will be somewhat dirty, we suggest you bring your own gloves for sanitary purposes. Unfortunately because of the show ending times being flexible there is not a set time that each show will be over. At the conclusion of the show your club will be paged to the show barn. Please contact Janene Lattimore (419-656-5845) to sign up for a time.

Cultivate the Clover Dinner/Auction

DON’T FORGET! The Extension Office is still closed on Fridays. Office hours are: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We will be open on Fridays by APPOINTMENT ONLY! If you would like to come in on a Friday, please call during regular office hours to make an appointment.

Skill-A-Thon Help

We are looking for adult volunteers to help with administering the Skill-a-thon on

Saturday July 18th

There will be two shifts: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Please contact Janene Lattimore (419-656-5845)

if you are able to help with one or both of the shifts.

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Camp Perry Clubhouse

$20

Silent & Live Auction

OSU Extension, Ottawa County

419-898-3631

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 24 5 P.M.

Cultivate the Clover

Ottawa County

4-H Program Dinner/Auction

Proceeds raised during the evening will be used to support our many 4-H events/activities and the

Ottawa County 4-H Endowment Fund!

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OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY

A, B, C Interview Grade Guidelines

Workshops Facilitated By: • Winous Point Marsh Conservancy • Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District • ODNR Division of Wildlife • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Who Should Attend? Have you EVER wondered… • What it would be like to go hunting and/or fishing • What it’s like to maneuver in a “punt” boat • How hard it is to hit the bullseye with an arrow • What it is important to have wetland areas • What careers are available in the Outdoors field • How and why they band birds

If you have thought about any of this “WILD” stuff, then

you should join us on Thursday, July 23 for a great adventure!

Jr. Leadership Ice Cream Booth

Looking for a great way to earn extra money for your club and to help out at the county fair? Look no further! The Ottawa County Junior Leadership Club is looking for 4-H clubs to help at the fair with their ice cream booth. There are three shifts each day of the fair. Call the office at 419-898-3631 to reserve a spot for your club today!

“A” A member will receive an “A” for their project interview if they meet ALL the project requirements listed for the project and they demonstrate adequate knowledge of the project. For most projects, the requirements include bringing: complete and/or up-to-date project books and record books, an exhibit or display, constructed items or prepared food, etc.

“B” A member will receive a “B” for their project interview if they only meet SOME of the project requirements and demonstrate only a fair amount of knowledge. The following examples would constitute receiving a B interview grade (if required for your project): • Forgetting project books and record

books • Not having books completed or up-to-

date • Not having an exhibit or display • Forgetting your sewing pattern • Not having a menu

“C” A member will receive a “C” for their project interview if they meet just a FEW of the project requirements listed for their project and/or demonstrate little or no knowledge of project taken. Livestock Skill-a-thon grades will be determined by a point system on each of the various stations.

For 4-H Project Interviews, judges will award grades based on the following guidelines:

A Day On The “Wild Side” A day in the marsh for girls and boys in the 5th - 8th grades Thursday, July 23, 2015 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at NW America’s OLDEST Hunt Club, Winous Point | Lattimore Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 Cost: $20


July Calendar | County Events & Meetings

Date Event Time Location July 7-9: Study Skill-a-thons *NEW DATES* 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extension Office July 13-16 Study Skill-a-thons *NEW DATES* 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extension Office July 13: Clothing/Nutrition Judging 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 13: JL Ice Cream Booth Set-Up 6:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 14: 4-H Misc. Judging 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 14: Cat Judging 10:00 a.m. Fairgrounds July 16: 4-H Style Revue 7:00 p.m. Riverview Healthcare Campus July 17: Skill-a-thons | Horse clubs only 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 18: Skill-a-thons | All other exhibitors 8:00 - 1:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 20-26: Ottawa County Fair July 26: “Splash into Ottawa County” event 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. B3 Building July 29: Carteens 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Extension Office July 29 - Aug. 9 Ohio State Fair State Fairgrounds

August Calendar | County Events & Meetings

Date Event Time Location August 3: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office August 13: 4-H Camp Evaluation 10:00 a.m. Extension Office August 18: 4-H Advisory 6:30 p.m. Extension Office

Date Event Time Location September 1: 4-H Horse Advisory 6:30 p.m. Extension Office September 14: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office September 15: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension Office September 30: Carteens 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Extension Office

Please make sure to refer to your Ottawa County 4-H Handbook that has the entire 2015 calendar inside to know when events are coming up!

September Calendar | County Events & Meetings


2015 4-H Style Revue

Monday, July 13, 2015 Morning Judging

Ottawa County Fairgrounds Building B-3

In order to be eligible for county awards, clothing projects

members must participate in the Style Revue on July 16 at 7 p.m. A style revue entry form must be turned in the day of judging. These entry forms will be available at the judging.

Project Time Sew Fun 9:00 a.m. Fun with Clothes 9:00 a.m. Make a Bag I 9:00 a.m. Sundresses & Jumpers 9:45 a.m. Tops for Tweens 9:45 a.m. Accessories for Teens 10:00 a.m. Outer Layers 10:00 a.m. Clothes for High School and College 10:00 a.m. Look Great for Less 10:00 a.m. Embellish 10:45 a.m. Clothing for Middle School 10:45 a.m. You can Quilt! 10:45 a.m. Sew For Others 11:00 a.m. Active Sportswear 11:00 a.m. Loungewear 11:00 a.m. Shopping Savvy 11:00 a.m. Make a Bag II 11:30 a.m. Dress Up For Outfit 11:30 a.m. Clothing for Your Career 11:30 a.m. Clothing Master 11:30 a.m. Sewing and Textiles 11:30 a.m.

Members will be asked to stay until the entire class has been judged.

4-H Clothing Judging Monday, July 13, 2015

Afternoon Judging Ottawa County Fairgrounds

Building B-3

Nutrition projects will be judged by project following the schedule below. Members must stay until the entire

class is judged. Winners will be announced after each class is completed.

Refer to your 4-H handbook for judging

requirements as you prepare for your judging. Project Time Let’s Start Cooking 1:00 pm Mmmm Cookies 1:00 pm I Spy in the Kitchen 2:00 pm Food Fitness for Fun 2:00 pm Sports Nutrition 1 2:30 pm Snack Attack 2:30 pm Fast Break for Breakfast 2:30 pm Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals 2:30 pm Star Spangled Foods 3:00 pm Quick Breads 3:00 pm Sports Nutrition 2 3:00 pm Food & Fitness Choice for You 3:00 pm Party Planner 3:30 pm Dashboard Dining 4:00 pm Grill Master 4:00 pm Yeast Breads 4:00 pm You’re the Chef 4:00 pm Global Gourmet 4:00 pm Beyond the Grill 4:00 pm Pathway To Culinary Success 4:00 pm

Food/Nutrition Judging

Come and be a part of this year’s 4-H Style Revue! It is a fun time to show off all your hard work to your friends and family. This year’s style revue will be at Riverview Healthcare Campus in Oak Harbor. Address is as follows: 8180 OH-163, Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 All members enrolled in a clothing project are encouraged to participate in the Style Revue. County clothing winners will be announced at the end of the evening.

You MUST participate to receive an award and to be eligible to compete at the Ohio State Fair. We ask that you are dressed in your complete outfit and report by 6:45pm for registration and line-up. A dressing area will be available at the building. The Style Revue will be held: July 16 at 7:00pm Riverview Healthcare Campus 8180 OH-163 Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449


We will be judging all the still projects before the fair. Nutrition and clothing will be judged on July 13, 2015. All other still projects will be judged on July 14, 2015. Please read the list below carefully for a complete list of projects and judging schedule.

STILL PROJECT JUDGING DATES

Still Project Judging Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Ottawa County Fairgrounds B-3 Building

The following project areas are judging pre-fair.

Aerospace Archery Athletics Bicycle Cake Decorating Career Exploration Cats - 10:00 am Child Development Collectibles Creative Arts Discovering 4-H Genealogy Electricity Fishing Forestry Gardening Genealogy Guinea Pigs Gun Safety Health Home Decorating Insects Lawncare Leadership Money Management Natural Resources Photography Rabbits Radio-Controlled Vehicles Rocketry Robotics Rope Scrapbooking Self-Determined Small Animals Small Engines Theater Arts Tractors Trapping Veterinary Science Welding Woodworking Writing (Creative Writing requires one piece submitted by June 27, must also attend judging)

Club Judging Times Judging is scheduled by clubs with the exception of clothing and nutrition, which will be judged by project (see schedule on

previous page). The time you are finished will depend on the number of projects in your club and the ability of the judge to keep on schedule. If you have more than one project to be judged, you must wait in line for each project. If you have a conflict with

the time that you club is scheduled to be judged, please call the extension office to determine a different time frame.

MORNING 9:00am Ottawa County Lamb Chops, Sew & Sew… and so much more, Carroll-n-Company

9:30am The Goal Getters, Blazing Saddles, Country Kids

10:00am Firelands Firecrackers, Toussaint JMG

10:30am Ace of Clubs, Horse Feathers

11:00am Country Slickers, Ottawa Outlaws, Livestock Unlimited

AFTERNOON 1:00pm Country Crew, Kids & Kritters, Dirty Boots

1:30pm The West End Bunch, Portage Mohawks, Backyard Farmers

2:00pm Back in the Saddle, Super Stars

2:30pm Salem All Stars, The Bunny Bunch

3:00pm Cinch & Saddle, Making Strides, Shooting Stars


Reminders from Junior Fair Sale Committee

A few reminders to all market livestock exhibitors - Please bring a 12 pack of pop, a case of water, and/or 1 dozen cookies to the show barn on Friday, July 24th at 8 AM for the sale luncheon. Exhibitor information letters and a request for information have been mailed to you. These forms had to be complete by June 13th. If you failed to complete and return the information by that date, please call Kelly Hetrick at the Junior Fair Office. Please be available on Thursday afternoon to help set up for the sale and also then on Friday at the conclusion of the livestock sale to help clean up and re-arrange some things for the sale on Saturday morning. A few reminders of the changes for this year's sale are as follows: • Please refer to the livestock sale section within the premium book for more details. • Friday's Livestock Sale will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday, July 24th. Don't forget to invite

your buyers to the sale and tell them about the new starting time. • Market Beef - All animals sold will go to a slaughter facility or to a buyer's farm as

indicated on the destination card. (New rule that was in place for the 2014 sale.) • Swine - All animals sold will go to a slaughter facility as indicated on the destination card.

Neither buyers nor exhibitors may take possession of the animal purchased. These animals will be loaded on a processor's truck at the completion of the fair. (Same rule as the 2014 sale)

• Goats - All animals sold will go to a slaughter facility or to a buyer's farm as indicated on

the destination card. (No change from the prior year's sale) • Sheep - All animals sold will go to a slaughter facility or to a buyer's farm as indicated on

the destination card. (No change from the prior year's sale) The sale committee is looking for volunteers to serve on next year's committee. If anyone is interested, please see any sale committee member during the fair and express your interest and availability to help.


Ottawa County Junior Fair News Carcass Evaluation for Beef, Lambs, and Barrows

*Reminder* change of location for the Carcass Evaluation Contest Hasselbach Meats 4637 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont, Ohio (aka State Route 19) Important Issues to pass along: #1. ALL ANIMALS WILL BE DROPPED OFF ON MONDAY, JULY 13 FROM 9:00 AM TILL 12 NOON AT HASSELBACH MEATS. Results will be on Wednesday, July 15th at Hasselbach Meats • Barrows at 7:00 p.m. • Beef and lambs at 7:30 p.m. *Exhibitors MUST be present for results, or your award may be passed on to the next exhibitor. This is just like being in the ring with a live animal for judging.* #2. You MUST BRING the cutting card, filled out completely with you when dropping off your animals. If you fail to bring a cutting card YOUR ANIMAL WILL BE UNLOADED. All posters for exhibition at fair should be turned in along with your DUNF paperwork. #3. Due to the size of the facility all non champion, or reserve barrows will be processed immediately, and once this is completed Hasselbach Meats will call you to come pick up the meat. #4. UNDERWEIGHT HOGS WILL NOT BE JUDGED. THEY WILL BE PROCESSED IMMEDIATELY. #5. If you are not bringing your Carcass Animal you are responsible for calling Diane Kapp at 419-276-0472 (cell) or 419-836-2710 (home) IMMEDIATELY, so we can inform Hasselbachs of correct number of animals arriving at their facility.

If you have any further questions please contact Diane Kapp or Kelly Hetrick at

419-607-0078


Remember Good Sportsmanship

More Junior Fair News • No pre-vet checks this year for fair All animals will be inspected at barn check-in. • Attention Livestock Superintendents – There will be a

meeting with the Junior Fair Coordinator on Wednesday, July 8th at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Please meet in the Senior Fairboard Office.

• We will be accepting the 2015 PeeWee Goat, PeeWee

Lamb, and PeeWee Hog forms until Saturday, July 14. See the fair book to fill out a form.

• The Premium Book is now complete. Hard copies are at

the Senior Fairboard Office and you can also find it online at www.ottawacountyfair.org.

• Please have animals clean the best you can when you

bring them into fair.

Ottawa County Fairgrounds

7870 State Route 163 Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449

419-898-1971

Junior Fair Coordinator Kelly Hetrick

Office Hours:

Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

www.ottawacountyfair.org

Good sportsmanship is about playing by the rules, discipline, respect, and self-control. A good sport has fun because they enjoy participating in the activity more than the final outcome. As we approach the judging and fair season, remember to be a good sportsman. Whether you are taking a food and nutrition project, showing a steer, or running for a position on the 2015 fair royalty court, remember to show pride in yourself and your project by playing fair and showing respect to not only yourself but to those who are competing against you.

Here are some good sportsmanship tips to remember for the next few weeks. 1. Show respect to yourself by treating others the way you want to be treated. 2. Respect the rules of the activity and project by always playing fair. 3. Offer encouragement to other participants, especially when they make mistakes. 4. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get right back in the game. 5. Lose without pouting and win without gloating.


http://www.ottawacountyfair.org/

2015 Ottawa County Fair Talent Show Rules and Information: 1. The talent show will be held Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. 2. Every act must attend auditions. Auditions will be held Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at 6:00 in building B3 at the Ottawa County Fair Grounds. 3. Entry forms must be turned in by July 7th, 2015. They can be turned in at the Ottawa County Fair Grounds. 4. Any music must be provided on a CD clearly labeled with the contestant’s name. 5. Contestants may perform in more than one category. All groups will be placed in the division of the oldest member. 6. Acts must be a minimum of 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes. 7. Acts will be judged by a panel of judges based on appearance, audience appeal and performance. 8. For questions please contact Katy Avers at 419‐559‐5624. Name: ____________________________________ Age(s): ______________________________ Address: ___________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Country: ____________________________ Name of Group: ______________________________ Number in Group:___________ Group Member Names: 1. __________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. _________________________ 4. __________________________ 5. _________________________ 6. ________________________ Please provide a short summary of your performance: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Divisions: ____ Junior Single (ages 12 and under) ____ Junior Group (ages 12 and under) ____ Senior Single (ages 13‐18) ____ Senior Group (ages 13‐18) ____ Open (ages 19+) I hereby acknowledge that I have read the information and agree to abide by the entry rules, and that the personal information as set forth is true and correct. Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Ottawa County Farm Bureau FAMILY DAY

into Ottawa County!

• Kids Fishing derby 9:30 a.m. | 0-5 year olds 10:30 a.m. | 6-12 year olds • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Farm Bureau Policy

Meeting with elected officials • 12:00 Family Day activities

• COSI on Wheels • Aquatic themed BINGO • SK Worm – the animatronic worm! • Water Windmill Challenge • Speakers bureau

• OSU Sea Grant • Local farmers

Sunday, July 26 Ottawa County Fairgrounds

B-3 Building

All Week Long on the Midway!

Visit the Splash Into Ottawa County midway

tent and learn what farmers are doing to

help protect Lake Erie!

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Association

is looking for volunteers (14 years and older) to participate in the

bird nest box project

What’s required?

Volunteers to spend approximately 4 hours per month (or more if willing)

to walk the trails and monitor next boxes for several species of birds which

may include bluebirds, Tree Swallows, Screech Owls, Wood Ducks,

Prothonotary Warblers, Chimney Swifts and Barn Owls.

First meeting

August 15, 2015 | 9 a.m.

1400 West State Route 2

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Please RSVP to 419-898-0014 ext. 13

Have questions?

Contact Heidi Hughes the Executive

Director for the Ottawa County

Wildlife Refuge Association at

[email protected]


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We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support of our local county commissioners. We appreciate their input and participation in our programming efforts. Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD/TTY - 1-800-750-0750

Ohio State University Extension Ottawa County

240 W. Lake Street Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449

www.ottawa.osu.edu

Phone: 419-898-3631 Fax: 419-898-3232

Opportunities for Younger Youth at the Ottawa County Fair The Ottawa County Fair is here! This year the fair is Monday, July 20 - Sunday, July 26 at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds located on St. Rt. 163 east of Oak Harbor. There are many opportunities for younger youth to be part of the fair. Cloverbud activities are open to Cloverbud members and all children 5-8 years old. Cloverbud Show and Tell: Show and Tell will be held Monday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Building B-3 at the fairgrounds. Cloverbuds can bring an item they have created in a Cloverbud meeting to share or do a little demonstration on any topic of interest. Cloverbuds are encouraged to bring their Cloverbud Activity book to share. All who participate will receive a participation ribbon. Cloverbud Fun Hour: Meet us Friday, July 24th at 10:00 am in the Shelter House for an hour of fun! This hour will consist of activities, games, and tons of excitement! Older 4-H members will assist the Cloverbuds during the hour. Each participant will receive goodies! Cloverbud Horse Races: On Saturday, July 25th at noon next to the Horse Arena there will be Cloverbud Horse Races. Participants will make their own “stick horse” and then race their horses through an obstacle course. After the race at 12:00 noon, each Cloverbud can take their “horse” home!

Cloverbud Corner


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Oak Harbor, OH 43449

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OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY Ottawa County 4-H Family … · 2017-02-23 · The event this year will include a catered dinner along with a fun night of fellowship. A silent auction