Hopkins CountyCooperative Extension Service

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4-H Youth Development

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Fall 2018

County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, Katie Jury

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I want to take time to thank all of the 4-Hers and their families, the volunteer leaders, and my amazing co-workers for everything they have done for me throughout my career. My years as one of Hopkins County’s 4-H Youth Development Agents have been some of the best of my life. I have cultivated friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

I truly feel that I have grown and learned so much from my time here. I will bleed 4-H green forever and will always love and be a part of the program. Remember always that “this is good night and not goodbye”.

Jeremy Teal

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Lillian Powell, Kaitlyn Holloman and Diana Whitehouse were the recipients of the 4-H Scholarships for 2018. Each of these young ladies has worked hard and has been dedicated to the Hopkins County 4-H program for many years. Good luck in the future!

4-H Teen Conference was a great opportunity for youth to experience the campus of the University of Kentucky and develop their leadership, teamwork and communication skills. We had six amazing delegates represent Hopkins County. This program occurs every year during the second week of June and is open to high school students.

Teen Conference

The Hopkins County Fair was an exciting time over the summer. There were many great 4-H entries from arts and crafts, pictures, plants to poultry, cattle, goats, and lambs. Congratulations!

Woodworking: Sydney DickersonSewing: Cady CurryHome Improvement: Brianna

HarrisElectric: Brianna HarrisForestry: Brianna HarrisAll Crops: Sylas DuncanArts and Crafts: Abigail KeownGarden Products: Hailey HolmesFoods: Brianna HarrisPhotography: Lucas ArnoldKY Trends: Annalisa KeownNeedlework: Brianna HarrisCounty Only: Abigail KeownOverall 4-H Points Champion:

Abigail Keown4-H Poultry: Cash Bowles4-H Lamb: Parker Bowles4-H Heifer: Parker Bowles4-H Steer: Parker Bowles

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4-H Camp was held June 18-22 at West Kentucky 4-H Camp. We had a total of 187 campers and 38 teen and adult leaders. Camp was an exciting week, where youth were able to learn new skills such as fishing, archery, high ropes, woodworking, swimming, and outdoor living.

Thank you to everyone that attended and especially our volunteers. Please watch for more information about 4-H Camp 2019 information on Facebook, Hopkins County 4-H, or the newspaper.

4-H Camp

Upcoming Meetings

The Kentucky State Speech Contest was held Saturday, July 14 in Lexington at the University of Kentucky. The event was attended by hundreds of people and featured youth from the entire state.

Lucas Arnold and Sydney Dickerson were Hopkins County’s qualifiers. Lucas competed in the speech division and Sydney competed in the demonstration division.

Hopkins County was represented by two outstanding 4-Hers! They both did a wonderful job and each earned a blue ribbon.

Midnight Walkers Community Service Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13, January 10, February 7, March 14, April 11 and May 9.

The Kentucky State Fair was held August 16-25 in Louisville and Hopkins County had 16 wonderful participates in State Fair Activities.

The participants in Cloverville were Katherine Keown, Annalisa Keown, Abigail Keown (Class Champion - Cupcake Decorating), Robert Keown, Sarah Keown, Sadie Duncan, Sylas Duncan (Class Champion- Tobacco), Sydney Dickerson (Class Champion - Sweet Sorghum), Lucas Arnold (Class Champion - Golden Photo), Hailey Holmes, Kaden Brown, Destiny Holmes, Brianna Harris, Braxton Hook, Cady Curry, and Mackenzie Moore.

The 4-H Shows also had amazing

Sydney Dickerson and Lucas Arnold

State Speech Contest

exhibitors – Cash Bowles, Parker Bowles, Emma Hampton, Elly Hampton, Destiny Holmes and Craig Holloman. Each youth did a wonderful job and placed high in their classes. Congratulations!

Cash Bowles received Grand Champion Nigerian Dwarf Doe Goat and Champion 4-H Poultry Showman!

Cash Bowles

For more information or to RSVP, call the Hopkins County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-821-3650.

Hopkins County 4-H Livestock Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on September 20, October 18, November 15, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 and May 16.

Clover Buds meet at 5:30 p.m. on October 1, November 5, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8 and May 6. This group is full, but you can get your child on a waiting list by calling the office.

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 (202-720-5964).

We are looking for individuals interested in working with children or who have a specific talent or skill they would like to share! We have behind the scene roles if that is your preference. It takes a lot of help from a lot of good individuals to build a successful 4-H program. Every volunteer must undergo a background check. Contact the office if you are interested.

Volunteers Needed

4-H Monthly School Club Meetings

September5th - West Hopkins6th - West Broadway14th - Dawson Springs10th - Southside11th - Earlington12th - JMMS

17th - Pride19th - SHMS20th - Hanson25th - Grapevine26th - BSMS27th - CTK

October3rd - West Hopkins4th - West Broadway5th - Dawson Springs15th - Pride16th - Earlington17th - SHMS

18th - Hanson22nd - Southside29th - Grapevine24th - BSMS25th - CTK30th - JMMS

November1st - West Broadway2nd - Dawson Springs7th - West Hopkins8th - Earlington14th - JMMS15th - Hanson

19th - Pride20th - SHMS26th - Southside27th - Grapevine28th - BSMS29th - CTK

January4th - Dawson Springs7th - Southside8th - Earlington9th - JMMS10th - West Hopkins14th - Pride

15th - West Broadway16th - SHMS17th - Hanson22nd - Grapevine23rd - BSMS24th - CTK

February1st - Dawson Springs6th - West Hopkins7th - West Broadway11th - Southside12th - Earlington13th - JMMS

20th - SHMS21st - Hanson25th - Pride26th - Grapevine27th - BSMS28th - CTK

March1st - Dawson Springs6th - West Hopkins7th - West Broadway11th - Southside12th - Earlington13th - JMMS18th - Pride20th - SHMS21st - Hanson26th - Grapevine27th - BSMS28th - CTK

April8th - Southside9th - Earlington10th - JMMS11th - West Broadway12th - Dawson Springs15th - Pride16th - West Hopkins17th - SHMS18th - Hanson23rd - Grapevine24th - BSMS25th - CTK

Fall Break is October 8-12.Winter Break is Dec. 19 - Jan. 2.

Spring Break is April 1-5.

4-H runs with the school calendar. If school is closed for weather or any other reason, there will be no

4-H that day.

For more information, call Katie Jury, 4-H Youth Development Agent, or

Sherri Friend, 4-H Youth Development Program Assistant at 270-821-3650.

There will be no meetings in December.

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TALK ABOUT FEELINGS

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There are many feelings you can have. No matter

how you feel — good or bad — it is healthy to put your feelings into words. Talking about feelings helps you feel close to people who care and it helps you feel better when you are sad or scared.

It is okay to feel sad. Everyone feels sad sometimes. As long as they don’t happen too often or last too long, sad feelings — like all emotions — are just a natural part of life. When you are in a sad mood, it is important to talk about your feelings. You do not have to wait for a big problem to talk about your feelings.

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Getting enough sleep is important. When you are not rested, it may make stress feel much worse.

A parent, grandparent, coach or a teacher can be a good person to talk to. You can start by going to the trusted person and saying, “Can we talk for a minute?” Then say how you feel and why. Even if you don’t know why you feel a certain way, you can still talk about it. You can say, “I feel upset, but I don’t know why.” It can also help to talk about happy things, too. Paying attention to the good stuff (especially during sad times) can help turn your mood in a positive direction.

Here are some tips that can help you go from a bad mood to a good mood:

• Eat healthy foods! Make sure to eat well. Starting the day with breakfast can help you handle the day ahead. You should eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, meats and whole grains. Do not be fooled by the energy you get after having a soda or sugary foods and candy. That good feeling will wear off fast and you may feel even worse than when you started.

• Get the right amount of sleep. When you are not rested, it may make stress feel much worse. Getting enough sleep is important. You need it to recharge for the day ahead.

• Go play! Getting your body moving is a great way to help you feel happy. Exercising on a regular basis can help give you an outlet for all different types of feelings. To get moving,

you might want to play a game with your friends or take a walk with your buddies.

• Take time to relax. Take a break by painting, coloring or listening to your favorite music. Go to your favorite spot to sit and read or even daydream.

• Write it down! You may want to start writing in a journal. Writing down how you feel can make you feel good and help you let go of your feelings. Find a quiet spot and grab some paper and start writing.

If you keep feeling sad, remember to talk to someone you trust! Keeping your feelings inside is not healthy. Talk to a parent, friend or a teacher about how you are feeling. They might be able to help you think about your feelings in a different way.

REFERENCES:• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Body and Mind. http://www.bam.gov• https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/talk-feelings.html• https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/

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