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Ottawa County 4-H Family Newsletter Summer 2016 Edition

OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY

2016 Camping Season

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Fair Information............. Page 2-5

July-Sept Calendar……… Page 6

Judging Dates……… Pages 7 & 8

Cultivate the Clover Pages 20&21

4-H STAFF Kathy Booher 4-H Educator [email protected] Melissa Wright 4-H Program Assistant [email protected]

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Cloverbud and Junior Camps a huge success this year! A special thanks goes to the counselors who have put in 24 hours of planning and training. Through their hard work, camp activities and programs were well prepared. We welcomed 115 Junior Campers at Kelleys Island and 92 Cloverbud Campers at Camp Sabroske. The following teens were the 2016 camp counselors: Grace Amonette, Sam Arent, Bailey Audiano, Elizabeth Aukerman, Kevin Baumgartner, Brent Bostater, Gage Brough, Michelle Brough, Paige Crouch, Steven Dickerson, Ileana Garza, Luke Giesler, Hannah Genzman, Brooke Gibbons, Madison Glaser, Hailie Hall, Hannah Hansen, Jasmine Harkness, Raelynn Harris, Alysia Harrison, Grace Heilmann, Zoe Hines, Dylan Johnson, Kertis Johnson, Thomas Keville, Haley Klima, Mattison Koskela, Caroline Kreutzfeld, Reece Laughlin, Gwena Market, Samantha Michael, Hannah Moore, Nick Nye, Jesse Oestreich, Hannah Paeth, Coral Petersen, Caitlyn Pipoly, Dane Puckett, Maxwell Puckett, Carter Pugh, Miranda Rawlins, Sophia Schroeder, Darby Sherman, Samantha Sneider, Alex Suter, Erin Urge, Cole Wilhelm, Korrin Wilson 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 staff and volunteers helped with the 2016 4-H Camps: Stephanie Helle, Allison Woods, Molly Hansen, Tom Wilhelm, Alex Wilhelm, Rhonda Mahaney, Sue Brandt, Katelyn Apple, Melissa Amonette, Colleen Ryan, Shannon Castillo, Amy Gluth, Melissa Wright and Kathy Booher.

Fair Clean Up

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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.

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 16th

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.

Stick Horse Rodeo

Decorate your own Handcrafted Stick Horse Available for $8 each everyday of the Ottawa County Fair

From Cinch & Saddle 4-H Club

Then participate in the Stick Horse Rodeo Saturday, July 23rd at 1:00pm

$2 participation fee Location: between the horse barns

All proceeds benefit the Cinch & Saddle 4-H Club

A Message from the Livestock Sale Committee….

Greetings market livestock exhibitors. As you are selecting and working with your 4-H animals, please keep in mind the livestock sale is fast approaching. While you and your parents are visiting and working with different individuals and businesses, please invite these people whom you have relationships with to the sale to come and support you, your project, and also your fellow livestock exhibitors. They can also support you by contributing additional money through the livestock sale by adding it to your project when it is sold. This is done by completing the “Multiple Add On Form” found within the livestock sale committee’s section of the Ottawa County Fair’s website. Also, please tell them about the Buyer’s Club. This has been established to help those that cannot attend the sale but still wish to support the exhibitors and their projects. The Buyer’s Club is also convenient for supporters wishing to help many exhibitors and their projects. These contributions are pooled with other members of the Buyer’s Club to make advertising bids (premium bids) at the livestock sale. Participants of the Buyer’s Club are also recognized in livestock sale post fair advertisements along with the other market buyers. This form can also be found within the livestock sale committee’s section of the Ottawa County Fair’s website at www.ottawacountyfair.org. Please check the fair’s website for more information pertaining to the livestock sale on Friday, July 22, beginning at 9 AM and the back to the farm feeder calf sale on Saturday, July 23, beginning at 10 AM. A Few Reminders To All Market Livestock Exhibitors: • Please bring a 12 pack of pop or a case of water, and 1 dozen cookies to the show barn on Friday, July 22 at 8 AM for the sale luncheon. • Please be available on Thursday, July 21 following the goat show to help set up for the livestock sale. • Please be available on Friday, July 22 at the conclusion of the livestock sale to help clean up and re-arrange some things for the Back To The Farm Feeder Calf Sale on Saturday, July 23. 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.


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

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

you should join us on Thursday, July 28th 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 Day On The “Wild Side” A day in the marsh for girls and boys in the 5th - 8th grades Thursday, July 28, 2016 | 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

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Attention Goat & Sheep Exhibitors!!

Goat & sheep barn clean up July 9, 2016 at 9:30am for all available exhibitors. Be sure to bring gloves.

Clean up should only take about an hour.

New Grading System for 2016 for Pre-Fair & Miscellaneous Projects

Listed below you will find the new grading system for pre-fair and

miscellaneous projects. This is not to be compared to the old grading system of A, B, C. We hope this will allow more opportunities to give exhibitors extra recognition when they need encouragement and hope they would try again. Superior (Dark Purple Ribbon): Exhibitor who went above and beyond the project requirements. They had superior knowledge of project and developed an extensive exhibit. Outstanding (Light Purple Ribbon): Exhibitor who met all project requirements. They had basic knowledge of subject matter and a nice exhibit. Good (Green Ribbon): Exhibitor who only met some project requirements. They need more project knowledge and more extensive exhibit. Needs Improvement (Light Green Ribbon: Exhibitor did not meet project requirements. When Selecting overall winners, the judges will start with the superior ratings then move onto outstanding members.

Skill-a-Thon Grading

The exhibitors score will be given the day of skill-a-thon judging. A score of superior, outstanding, good, or needs improvement will be given. A test out score is superior. Age groups 10 & under, 11-13, 14 & over. For the following ages, even if you test out, you have to take skill-a-thon again: 11 & 14.

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July Calendar | County Events & Meetings

Date Event Time Location July 5-8: Study Skill-a-thons *NEW DATES* 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extension Office July 11-14 Study Skill-a-thons *NEW DATES* 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extension Office July 11: Clothing/Nutrition Judging 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 12: 4-H Misc. 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 Style Revue 6:30 p.m. Riverview Healthcare Campus July 15: Skill-a-thons | Horse clubs only 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 16: Skill-a-thons | All other exhibitors 8:00 - 1:00 p.m. Fairgrounds July 18-24: Ottawa County Fair July 24: Walking with Dinosaurs 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. B3 Building July 27: Carteens 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Extension Office July 27- Aug. 7 Ohio State Fair State Fairgrounds

August Calendar | County Events & Meetings

Date Event Time Location August 1: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office August 18: 4-H Camp Evaluation 10:00 a.m. Extension Office August 16: 4-H Advisory 6:30 p.m. Extension Office

Date Event Time Location September 6: 4-H Horse Advisory 6:30 p.m. Extension Office September 12: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension Office September 20: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension Office September 28: 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 2016 calendar inside to know when events are coming up!

September Calendar | County Events & Meetings


2016 4-H Style Revue

4-H Clothing Judging 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 6:00pm for registration and line-up. A dressing area will be available at the building. The Style Revue will be held: July 14 at 6:30pm Riverview Healthcare Campus 8180 OH-163 Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449


CLOTHING/QUILT DAY Monday, July 11, 2016

Ottawa County Fairgrounds B-3 Building

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

class is judged.

To be eligible for county awards, clothing project members must participate in the Style Revue on July 14 at 6:30 pm. A Style Revue Entry form must be turned in

the day of judging and will be given to you at judging.

PROJECT TIME Sew Fun 9:00 am Fun with Clothes 9:00 am Sundresses & Jumpers 9:45 am Accessories for Teens 10:00 am Clothes for Middle School 10:00 am Embellish 10:45 am You Can Quilt! 10:45 am Quilting the Best better 10:45 am Shopping Savvy 11:00 am Look Great for Less 11:30 am Dress Up Outfit 11:30 am

FOOD AND NUTRITION JUDGING

Monday, July 11, 2016 Ottawa County Fairgrounds

B-3 Building Nutrition projects will be judged by project following

the schedule below.

Refer to your 4-H handbook for judging requirements as you prepare for your judging. Do not forget the new requirements for Food and Nutrition Projects.

PROJECT CHECK-IN Let’s Start Cooking 1:00 pm Mmmm Cookies 1:00 pm Snack Attack 2:30 pm Fast Break for Breakfast 2:30 pm Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals 2:30 pm Quick Breads 3:00 pm Party Planner 3:30 pm Dashboard Dining 4:00 pm Grill Master 4:00 pm You’re the Chef 4:00 pm Global Gourmet 4:00 pm Beyond the Grill 4:00 pm

STILL PROJECT JUDGING DATES We will be judging all the still projects before the fair. Nutrition and Clothing will be judged on

July 11, 2016. All other still projects will be judged on July 12, 2016. Please read the list below carefully for a complete list of projects and judging schedule.

STILL PROJECT JUDGING PROJECT AREAS Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Ottawa County Fairgrounds B-3 Building

The following project areas are judging pre-fair.

Hunting & Wildlife ATV’s Rockets Chemistry Lawn Care Aerospace Cake Decorating Collectibles Electricity Horse Nutrition Radio Controlled Vehicles Outdoors Scrapbooking Tractors Woodworking Machinery Operation Food Science Physics Archery Fishing Gun Safety Horseless Horse Leadership Citizenship Pet Rabbit Robotics Self-Determined Trapping Workforce Athletics Equine Reproduction & Genetics Cats Discovering 4-H Forestry Healthy Living Money Management Insects Photography Rope Small Engines Veterinary Science Bicycle Child Development Genealogy Family History Gardening Home Décor Laundry Theatre Arts Welding PetPALS Creative Arts Home Living Plant Science Natural World Ohio Birds Beekeeping Growing on My Own Growing in Communities Guinea Pigs Writing (Creative Writing requires one piece submitted by June 30, must also attend judging)

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

9:30am The Goal Getters, Country Kids

10:00am Firelands Firecrackers, Town & Country Crew

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

2:00pm Back in the Saddle, Super Stars

2:30pm Salem All Stars, The Bunny Bunch

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

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.

Spring 2016 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

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

Location for the Carcass Evaluation Contest: Hasselbach Meats 4637 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont, Ohio (aka State Route 19) All carcass animals are to be dropped off at Hasselbach Meats on Monday, July 11th between 9am and noon. You MUST have your processing card filled out before your animal is unloaded. If you do not have your processing card, your animal will NOT be unloaded. Please have all ear tags clean so that our records are accurate and drop off runs smoothly. Barrows will be tagged at the time of drop off. Also, please remember to bring your poster when dropping off your animal. If you decide not to bring your animal, please call Diane or Kendra so they can let Hasselbach’s know there will be less animals coming and are not waiting for you. If you are going to be late, and not make it between drop off times, please call to let us know. Keep in mind, any late animals will be disqualified from the contest. Results: Barrow Carcass-Wednesday, July 13th at 7pm at Hasselbach Meats Beef & Lamb Carcass-Wednesday, July 13th at 7:30pm at Hasselbach Meats If you have any questions, please contact: Diane Kapp- (419) 276-0472 or (419) 836-2710 Kendra Hartenstein- (419) 690-9469


Remember Good Sportsmanship

More Junior Fair News • No pre-vet checks this year for fair except for

horses (last check June 30th) All animals will be inspected at barn check-in. • We will be accepting the 2016 PeeWee Goat, Lamb,

Hog & Rabbit forms until Saturday, July 16th. 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

Office Hours:

Monday & Wednesday

8:30am-2:30pm

Friday 9am-5pm

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 2016 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/

in the B3 Building

Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 12 - 3 p.m.

Join Ottawa County 4-H for an experience of

Walking with Dinosaurs at the Fair

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

• Prizes • Dino Bingo • Digging for Dinosaurs • Games • Make your own Fossil • A Special Guest • Ice cream & more!

Fun for the whole family!

Sponsored by: Ottawa County 4-H & Cultivate the Clover of

Ottawa County


2016 OTTAWA COUNTY JR. FAIR CHECK-IN TRAFFIC FLOW

Parking for livestock trailers is now at the far West end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the racetrack.

LIVESTOCK MOVE-IN DAY JULY 17, 2016

12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

HORSES ONLY MOVE-IN JULY 17, 2016

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OTTAWA COUNTY FAIR CAMPING RULES

1. Option A: reminder if a full payment is made by 7-26-2016 it will include 1 fair pass for the 2016 Ottawa County Fair.

Option B: ½ payment by 7-26-2016 with 2nd half due by 4-1-2016. With “NO” fair pass included.

***Campsite rental must be paid by 5:00 pm on Sunday July 26, 2016 to reserve your same space for the 2016 Fair***No Refunds are after April 1, 2016. Refunds must be requested in writing.

For safety and security reasons, those individuals who occupy campsites that are registered to someone else must obtain a written letter from the registered camper stating that they no longer wish to occupy the said site and that it is ok to place said site into occupier’s name. After all sites are transferred then all sites can only be passed onto immediate family members for examples. I can pass my site on to my children and only my children; no one can pass sites on to friends or other family members. If a site is no longer desired then that site must go back into the pool for the people on the waiting list. Names that are registered for the 2016 fair will be checked against names on the sign in list when you park your camper. Do not sub lease your site to someone else other than to immediate family or your site will be forfeited and filled from the waiting list. Any changes in regards to this must be submitted in writing to the Camping committee. 2. Camping adult who is responsible for campsite must be 19 years of age (as of January 1, 2016) 3. Each person 9-17 yrs. In a camping unit, must have a fair pass to the 2016 Ottawa County Fair. 4. Adult fair passes must be purchased prior to or at the time of camping registration. All vehicles parking in the

Camping lot must have a parking pass on the rear view mirror. If any vehicle does not have a parking pass with your lot# on it, the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. This includes in the camp grounds and in the camping parking lot.

5. Camping unit shall consist of: One tent, One trailer, or One truck camper, Etc. If an additional small tent is needed a $5.00 fee will be added regardless of how long the tent is occupying the space. Any additional tent must remain within your campsite.

6. To respect those who have early shows the following quiet hours will be strictly enforced. Monday thru Thursday 12am to 6am Friday and Saturday 1am to 6am. Excessive noise or other nuisances are not permitted after hours. Keep radios and talking down at all campsites

7. All camping units shall have an ADULT IN ATTENDANCE AT ALL TIMES. 8. All Electric connections need to be grounded. NO REFRIGERATORS OR FREEZERS AE ALLOWED

OUTSIDE OF CAMPER, Unless pre-approved by the Sr. Fair Board Camping Chair person. 9. Camping site number and name must be displayed on all units so it is visible from the road. 10. Camping units shall be parked and checked in as directed by Camping Director beginning at 8:00 am on

Sunday July 17, 2016. Unless you paid to come in on Saturday, check in 8:00am also. 11. No Campers will be permitted to check in after 9pm on Saturday or Sunday. 12. All propane tanks for camping must be fastened down. 13. NO ALCOHAOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. ANY UNDERAGE DRINKERS

WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS. 14. All golf carts must be registered with the Sr. Fair Board Office and when the Set fee is paid you will be given a

paper that must be posted on golf cart at all times. (No Golf carts are permitted on the midway.) Golf carts are only permitted in designated areas.

15. All pets (all animals) must be registered prior to opening day of the fair. Pets are to be confined to your campsite, remain leashed and under control. Pets are not permitted on the midway or near food stands. Owner will be required to remove un-registered pets from the Fairgrounds.

16. ALL CAMPFIRES “IF” PERMITTED SHALL BE CONFINED IN FIRE RINGS AWAY FROM CAMPERS TENTS AND BUILDINGS. THIS RULE COULD CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER.

17. All garbage will need to be placed at the end of your road on the east or west side by 8am; Please DO NOT set out the night before, to deter any wild animals from getting into it. Any garbage not at the end of your road by 8am will be your responsibility to take to the dumpster.

18. Campers will come in the 1st gate on Saturday/Sunday to bring in their campers, and use the East Gate/Gate 1. The rest of the week camping members with window passes should come in Gate 2/Main Gate.


OTTAWA COUNTY FAIR CAMPING RULES, continued 19. Because of the manner everyone hooks up the water line, it will be each camper’s responsibility to have a

“Back Flow Prevention” on the lead of your hose. 20. Those campers wishing to set up early on their campsite at the fairgrounds may do so with written permission

and pre-payment of a $50 Fee. Early is defined as after 8am on Saturday and before 8am on Sunday. This means if you are on the grounds early you will be required to pay $50. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE REUIRED TO PAY THE $50 FEE AND FORFEIT THEIR RIGHT TO RESERVE THEIR CAMPSITE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

21. FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. 22. Due to health code regulations all waste water Black/Gray water must be in appropriate containers. Do not

allow waste water to drain on the ground. 23. Check out time for campers to leave the fairgrounds is at 5pm on Sunday the last day of the fair. 24. ANY CAMPSITE INDIVIDUAL FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES, SHALL BE

ISSUED A WRITTEN WARNING, UPON A SECOND VIOLATION THE CAMPER COULD BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE CAMPING UNIT FROM THE FAIRGROUNDS AND/OR FORFEIT SITE RESEVATION PRIVILEGES FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR, DEPENDING ON THE CAMPING COMMITTEE’S DECISION.

**ANYONE WISHING TO CHANGE CAMPSITES MUST DO SO BY JUNE 30, OF EACH YEAR. THIS

DEADLINE IS BEING ADDED SO WE CAN GET PACKETS READY FOR THE CAMPERS. THANK YOU OTTAWA COUNTY CAMPING COMMITTEE



KNOWING OHIO'S LIVESTOCK TAMPERING LAWS HELPS MAINTAIN RESPONSIBLE FOOD PRODUCTION AT OHIO'S FAIRS

By Dr. Tony Forshey

State Veterinarian, Ohio Department of Agriculture Summer marks the beginning of fair season – a time when thousands of 4-H youth all across the state showcase the animal projects they have spent so much time perfecting. As these hard working kids gear up to show their animals, I want to encourage all exhibitors to be aware of livestock tampering rules so they do not accidentally disqualify their market animal projects. Some key things to keep in mind as you prepare your animal for the show ring:

• If an animal is sick, the exhibitor should contact the veterinarian. • Prescription medications must be prescribed by a veterinarian for a valid medical purpose. • Extra-label use of any medication must be prescribed by a veterinarian and have an extended withdrawal time. • Over-the-counter drugs must be used according to label directions for a valid medical purpose. • Showing any livestock which has been administered a drug that exceeds the tolerance level, or a drug for which the withdrawal period has not elapsed, is prohibited.

Other prohibited practices include: exhibiting an animal which has been tranquilized, making a false statement on a drug use notification form, failing to file or update a drug use notification form, negligently causing an unlawful substance to be present in an animal, or failing to sign a chain of custody form. If you have questions, calling the right person can make all the difference. As the regulatory agency to ensure food safety and prevent livestock tampering, we have seen instances in past years in which livestock exhibitors unknowingly violated Ohio’s livestock tampering laws. For example, if an exhibitor has a problem with their animal and they call the breeder rather than their veterinarian, the well-meaning breeder may inadvertently give the animal a medicine that would disqualify them from competition. If you have a question or medical concern about your animal, you should always call your veterinarian. Consulting with your veterinarian can prevent an accidental disqualification. Drug residues and other signs of tampering not only pose food safety concerns, they can provide an unfair competitive advantage over other animals. In an effort to keep things safe and to level the playing field for all animal exhibitors, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will continue to strictly enforce livestock tampering rules this fair season. Animal exhibition is an important part of youth leadership development and preparation for future food and livestock production. Lessons learned in the show ring prepare youth to be the next generation of successful, responsible food animal producers in our state. In addition to providing us with necessities like food, milk, shelter, and even fuel, food and agriculture provides one in seven people with jobs and generates $105 billion to the economy. As our population continues to grow, livestock exhibitors will become even more important in passing our agricultural traditions to future generations and helping to provide much needed food and agricultural products. As you make your final preparations to head into the show ring, I urge all of our youth exhibitors to be aware of Ohio’s livestock tampering laws and to be diligent in making sure your animal does not fall victim to an accidental or intentional tampering. For additional information or clarification, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health at 614-728-6220. I wish every one of our animal exhibitors a safe, exciting and successful showing season.


2016 OTTAWA COUNTY TALENT SHOW

Rules and Information:

1. The talent show will be held Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at 8:00pm. 2. Every act must attend auditions. Auditions will be held Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 at 6:00pm in

building B3 at the Ottawa County Fair Grounds. 3. Entry forms must be turned in to the Fair Office at the Ottawa County Fair Grounds by July 5th,

2016. 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.

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Address: _________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________

City, State, Zip: __________________________________ County: _______________________

Name of Group: _________________________________ Number in Group: ___________ Group Member Names: 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ 3. _________________________

4. __________________________ 5. __________________________ 6. _________________________

Please provide a short introduction for 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 information given in the application is correct as written.

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Summer 2016 Page 17 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER


Cultivate the Clover of Ottawa County is a non-profit organization established to provide financial support for the 4-H programming, education, recognition, and participation in local, state, and national leadership activities. The annual “Dinner and Auction” was established to help raise funds to ensure that 4-H activities and programs will continue to be available to the youth of Ottawa County. Federal, state, and county governments support the Ottawa County 4-H program. However, public funds cannot fully support the 4-H program’s needs, nor can the monies be used for 4-H member awards, incentives, or volunteer development and recognition. Thus, the support from your personal interest and giving is vital to the success of the Ottawa County 4-H program as we all continue to “Make the Best Better” through the following activities:

• 4-H School Enrichment Programs • Afterschool Programming • Advisor/Member Training and Recognition • Camps • Scholarships for college

We invite you to help financially support the youth and the future growth of the Ottawa County 4-H Program. Your monetary donation and or auction item would be appreciated. We also encourage you to attend our annual fund raising event. Presale adult tickets will be available for purchase from the extension office.

Cultivate the Clover of Ottawa County 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction Saturday, November 5, 2016

Camp Perry Clubhouse, Port Clinton, Ohio Doors will open at 5 p.m. with Silent Auction bidding, a dinner catered by Ole Zim’s at 6 p.m. followed with the Live Auction. Returning for the third year from Holmes County is Elmer Yoder, as the guest auctioneer. Please return the following form indicating your participation in the Cultivate the Clover of Ottawa County 2016 Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction no later than Thursday, October 13, 2016. This will allow your sponsorships and or auction donations to be published in the program. Please call (419) 898-3631 with questions or stop in the extension office to purchase tickets.

Cultivate the Clover of Ottawa County 2016 Dinner & Auction November 5, 2016

Sponsorships, Donations, & Reservations Business Name/4-H Club: _____________________________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ We will be an event sponsor (please select one of the following): 4-H Clover Seed Sponsor: $150 - $249 Your name will be recognized at the event. 4-H Cloverbud Sponsor: $250 - $499 Your name will be recognized at the event. _ Growing Together In 4-H Sponsor (dual business sponsorship): $375 and above (for each business).

Each business will be recognized at the event & includes 6 complimentary tickets to the event. (Please list the other small business you are to be seated with and include your guest information.)

_ 4-Leaf Clover Sponsor: $500 and above Your name will be recognized at the event & includes 12

complimentary tickets to the event. (Please include your guest information.) We will contribute the following item(s) to the auction: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Value $ ___________

We will deliver our auction items to the Extension Office by Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Please pick up our auction item. We would like to make a monetary donation in the amount of $ ______________.

Please make checks payable to: Cultivate The Clover Of Ottawa County Mail to: Cultivate The Clover Of Ottawa County

PO Box 444 Oak Harbor, OH 43449

Please return by Thursday, October 13, 2016 Your donation is tax deductible. Please remember all of the money raised is kept locally for immediate programming needs. Presale adult tickets will be available for sale. Questions please call (419) 898-3631 or stop in the Extension Office. Thank you for your support.

4-H DAY AT

Attention all 4-H Members, Advisors, Parents, and Friends! Visit Cedar Point with a 4-H discount ticket!

Saturday July 30 PRICING: $41.00 (regular price: $65.00)

Tickets available at the 4-H window from 9:30am until 2pm. Please have a representative purchase tickets for a club or group. Representatives should have

something representing their 4-H membership. Individual tickets may also be purchased. (The ticket also includes admission to Dinosaurs Alive Exhibit.)

~ Proceeds benefit the Erie County 4-H Committee ~

Spring 2016 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

4-H Fun Facts

Head-1902 A.B. Graham had the first club meeting of the Agriculture Experiment Club on January 15, 1902 in Springfield Ohio. O.J. Kern of Illinois held the first meeting of the Farmer Boys’ Experiment Club on February 22, 1902, 38 days after A.B. Grahams meeting.

Health-1908 The first 4-H emblem was designed as a three-leaf emblem. The three H’s stood for Head, Heart, and Hands. The fourth H was added and stood for Hustle, years later the fourth H stands for Health. In 2015, 246 4-H members, (12 from Ohio) came together to learn about health at the 2016 National Youth Summit on Healthy Living at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Hands-1929 Seven 4-H Club Pigs were aboard Commander Byrd’s South Pole Expedition, kept aboard for breeding purposes to supply the pork needed for the expedition party during their stay in the South Pole Region. In 2015 the most popular individual project was Market Hog with over 12,287 youth in Ohio participating, and not one of those pigs went to the South Pole!

Heart-1982 Past Ohio 4-H Foundation Board Member and founder of Bob Evans Farms, Bob Evans was inducted in to the Ohio 4-H Hall of Fame. Once quoted as saying that the “only thing better than sausage is 4-H.” Bob Evans Farms remains an active supporter of 4-H in the state of Ohio and recently held the Be4Ag community fundraiser

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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 18 - Sunday, July 24 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. Cloverbot Challenge: The Ohio 4-H Cloverbot Challenge gives 4-H Cloverbuds the opportunity to work cooperatively in teams to problem-solve using STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) skills. Teams will meet on Monday, July 18th and again on Friday, July 22nd. Cloverbud Scavenger Hunt: Become a Fair Detective at the Cloverbud Scavenger Hunt. The event will take place On Saturday, July 23rd at 10am beginning at the Shelter House. 4-H Yoga for Kids: Yoga is noncompetitive and individually focused. Children who lack interest in competitive team sports may enjoy yoga as a form of physical activity. Yoga has benefits including development of balance, coordination and focus. Kids of all ages are invited to join us at 7:30am on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fair in the Shelter house

Cloverbud Corner

Summer 2016 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

Ottawa County Extension Office

240 W. Lake St., Unit C

Oak Harbor, OH 43449

http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity

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OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY Ottawa County …...Fair Clean Up Summer 2016 Page 2 OTTAWA COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER We are looking for 4-H Clubs to volunteer their time during the