Cooperative Extension Service

Boone County

6028 Camp Ernst Rd

P.O. Box 876

Burlington, KY 41005–0876

(859) 586–6101

Fax: (859) 586–6107

boone.ca.uky.edu

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER

Announcements

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 586-6101 AND ASK FOR ONE OF THE AGENTS BELOW.

STEVE CONRAD CHRISTY EASTWOOD

sconrad@uky.edu ceastwoo@uky.edu

BOONE COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AGENTS

Table of Contents Announcements ..................1-2 Horse News .............................2-3

Fair News...................................3-5

Livestock News ........................6

Project Club News..................6

ENROLLMENT FOR 2020 STARTS NOW Forms are available at the Extension Office and online at http://boone.ca.uky.edu/content/enrollment. Please note that all pages of the form must be completed or it will be returned to you. Each child must have their own enrollment form.

2019 enrollment expired on August 31, 2019. To be an active member, continue to receive monthly newsletters, and participate in 4-H events, summer projects, and the Boone County Fair as a 4-H member, you MUST re-enroll by completing the 2020 enrollment form to re-activate your membership.

Note: If you filled out a form in August, you will need to fill out a 2020 form. If you do not re-enroll for 2020 by October 1, 2019, you will STOP receiving your monthly newsletters.

4-H Enrollment deadlines: May 1: To take Summer Project classes

June 1: To enter exhibits into the fair and get free fair passes

Enrollment forms will be accepted after these dates, but will not be entered into the system. Therefore, 4-H'er will not be allowed to participate in the programs listed above.

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Horse News

YOUNG GUNS The Young Guns organization meeting will be held on September 16 at 7:00 pm at the Boone County Extension Office! If you would like to be a part of this exciting group, call Joyce Voet at 859-630-4566. New members are always welcome!

4-H GARDEN CLUB The 4-H Garden Club is an exciting, hands-on club that teaches about plants, insects, diseases, and much more! Our club meetings are the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm. All of the club meetings will be held at the Boone County Enrich-ment Center, unless otherwise specified. We will take 20 members into the club. You MUST be en-rolled in this club by November 1 to participate! Call us at 586-6101 to register.

Below is the activity/subject schedule for the year:

September 9: Meet at the Boone County Environ-mental and Nature Center to learn about cut flow-er gardens

October 7: Decoupage pumpkins (location TBA)

November 4: Forcing bulbs indoors

December 2: Using greens from the landscape to create a decoration

January 6: Learn about air plants

February 3: Work on seed identification activities

March 2: It’s all about the Bees!

April 6: Starting seeds outdoors April 20: Visit the demonstration gardens at the Boone County Environmental and Nature Center to learn about high tunnels

May 4: Planting raised bed

May 18: Container gardens

June 1 & 15: TBA

July 6 & 20: TBA

August: Rest for Boone County Fair

APPLY FOR SPECIAL 4-H FAIR AWARDS Outstanding 4-H’er Award – Two 4-H’ers

(Junior and Senior) are selected annually, based on the number of points accumulated throughout the fair week with their exhibits in the 4-H division (Cloverville, fruits and vegetables, horse, and livestock).

Cloverville 4-H Awards – Presented to two 4-H’ers, one high-point Junior and one high-point Senior from exhibits in Cloverville (Floral Hall).

Applications are available at the Extension Office or online at http://boone.ca.uky.edu/cloverville and are due by September 20, 2019. Awards will be given at the annual Achievement Banquet.

RIDING/DRIVING LOGS Riding/driving logs are due by September 27. The period covered is September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Forms can be found at: http://boone.ca.uky.edu/content/horse-program.

4-H EXCHANGE STUDENTS IN BOONE COUNTY

Boone County 4-H has several 4-H exchange stu-dents living in Boone County this summer. Below are some pictures taken during their visit! We hope you had a great time!

LOOKOUT HILLS HORSE LOVERS GROUP Are you a horse lover? If so, come join the LookOut Hills Horse Lovers group! Our goal is to expose horse lovers to all the fun and responsibilities that horses have to offer. We have two age groups available for participation: 3-8 year olds that meet at 6:00 pm, and 9-17 year olds that meet at 7:00 pm. You do not need to own a horse to join. We will meet at LookOut Hills Farm (3300 Burlington Pike, Burlington) one Friday a month to learn about and ride horses. Please register for each meeting by sending an email to lookouthills@aol.com, or online at lookouthills.com. The cost is $5 per child at each meeting. The dates for 2019 are: September 6 and October 18 (wear costumes for the Halloween party!). Please contact Donna Bray at 859-816-9395 for questions or more information.

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ELITE DRILL TEAM Hello from Elite 4-H Drill Team! Our organizational team meeting will be held at the Boone County Extension Office in the Ferguson Room on September 26 at 7:00 pm. This is the perfect opportunity for new and prospective members to ask any questions they might have. Come meet us and see what we are about! We anticipate lots of fun in the coming year. So don't be shy, join us for an awesome 4-H adventure! Please contact Pam Pickett for more information at 859-586-6730.

2019 STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW RESULTS

Name Top 10 Class Winners

Kaleb Alden 7 1

Josie Bronk 5

Avery Ehrhardt 2

Rylee Eilerman 9 4

Samantha Foltz 4

Grace Hildebrand 3 1

Madyson Munninghoff 4

Macy Nichols 4

Faith Piraro 3 1

Adelle Richardson 3

Katie Schroder 2

Emery Weston 5

*Note: Rylee Eilerman won High Point in W/R/M Junior Division, and Josie Bronk won Reserve High Point in Hunter Junior Division.

Fair News

Fun at the

A One Pallet

A One Supply Chain

AllState Insurance, Becky Utz

Anonymous Supporters of Regina Utz

Bays Stock Farm

Becky & Bert Smith

Belleview Oil

Belleview Sand & Gravel

Bennett Excavating

Bernie & Eve Vaske

Best Way Disposal

Bill & Jane Smith

Bluegrass Stockyards

Bob Zapp

Bob, Freda, & Shannon Carlin

Boone Co. Farm Bureau—Bob Schwenke & Joe Claxon

Boone Co. Sheriff, Michael Helmig

Boone Kenton Lumber

Brenda & Brian Jones

Butch Burns Family & Crew

Suzie & Charlie Trapp

Carroll Co. Animal Clinic

Chad Kearns & Family

CK Livestock

Crittenden Farm, Lawn & Garden

D&D Industrial

Dave Wallace

Deaton’s Market

Doll Plumbing

Edward Jones—Brad Shipe

Empire Construction

Farm Credit Services

Finer Piner Farms

Florence Hardware

Forcht Bank

Friends of Blair Cupps

First National Bank

G&H Welding

Gary Peace & Les Hill

Gary, Wes, Lizzie, Jax, & Davis Anderson

George & Carlene Stephens

Haag Ford

Hayes Architect

Thank You 2019 Sale of Champions Buyers

Heritage Bank

Honey Locust Farms

In memory of Aug Trapp

Integrity Electric

James Chambers Trucking

Jason & Missy Alsip

J&J Trucking

Jeff & Kelly Doll

J-Mar Concrete

Jimmy Beach

John Schickel for State Senate

Johnson’s Country Ham

Keller Williams Realty

Kevin & Michelle Stith

Kinman Farms

Kiser Cattle

Kissel Entertainment

Kubota Tractor of the Tri-State

Liberty Cattle Company

M&M Finishing

Mark Parker Concrete

Mary Simpson Farms

Matt Dedden Excavating

Meade Tractor

Merkle Lawn Care

Mike Crane Insurance Agency, KY Farm Bureau—Burlington

Moore’s Carpet Specialist

Natalie Moore

Neuman Tractor

Paris Stockyards

Poverty Hollow Farm

Pumpkin & Lee Trapp

Quinn Electric

Rector Excavating

Riegler Blacktop

Rodney & Tammy Collins

Rosemary, Paul, Brent, & Dale Mastin

Sarah Swisher

Scott Farms

Second Glance Salon

Sherri & Dave Thomas

Simpson Vet Services

Skyline Chili—Union & Burlington

Smith’s Towing

Smoke n’ Guns

Smyrne Ready Mix

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THANK YOU Thank you to the following people for making the 4-H Sale of Champions a success!

Curt England Dave Wallace Gary Anderson Jeff Doll Heritage Bank Jenny Gripshover Kubota Tractor of the Tri-State

Larry Burcham, Auctioneer

Leaders, volunteers, & parents

Linda Padget & Ladies Rodney Bays Wayne Isaacs

Ammon Nursery Angie Jones, Photographer

A-One Pallet Barb Slagle & Gina Ligon

Becy Utz, Kayanna Bennett, Charlie Hodges, & BJ Clemons

Boone County 4-H Council

Boone County 4-H Livestock Committee

Butch Burns & Crew The Buyers

2019 BOONE COUNTY 4-H SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

One Boone County 4-H livestock exhibitor was given a prestigious award at the Boone County Fair this year. This award is sponsored by an anonymous donor who wanted to recognize members who stand out from the others. The award is based on the following criteria:

1. Member is a graduating senior or aging out of the 4-H program.

2. Member is continuing their education.

3. Superior sportsmanship in livestock over the course of total years is displayed in 4-H.

This award will be given annually to a 4-H member deserving of this title and comes with a monetary award as well. This year’s recipient is Layne Simpson! Congratulations!

4-H SHOWMAN OF SHOWMEN CONTEST

The following 4-H members participated in the 4-H Showman of Showmen competition at the Boone County Fair. Congratulations to all participants for being outstanding showmen in their designated species:

Horse ........... Madyson Munninghoff Swine ........................... Rebecca Bays Rabbit .......................... Anna Meyers Sheep ............................ Chevy Vaske Goat ............................. Sydney Alsip

Poultry ............................ Blair Cupps Beef .................................. Renora Utz Dairy ................................ Regina Utz

Showman of Showmen Winner:

Congratulations, Chevy !

Steve & Jennifer Smith & Family

Stith Funeral Homes

Stith, Wimsatt Assoc. CPA

Sue & Matt Beck

T3 Truck, Trailer, & Tire Service—Jimmie & Bryanna Smith

The Meyers Family

Tim Alexander Insurance Agency, KY Farm Bureau— Florence

Trackside Butcher Shoppe

Triple R Livestock

Truck & Trailer Supply

Umbarger Feeds

Urb’s Garage & Collision Center

Walton Farms

Webb Excavating

Weather Oar Knot Marina & Restaurant

Wiseway Plumbing

Wolfe Equine Services

WV Cattle Company

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4-H SALE OF CHAMPIONS WINNERS Grand Champion Grand Champion Steer ................... Carly Stith Grand Champion Goat .................... Sydney Alsip Grand Champion Hog ...................... Cody Berry Grand Champion Lamb ................... Luke Bays Grand Champion Dairy Calf ............................................. Blair Cupps Grand Champion Rabbit ................. Blair Cupps Grand Champion Country Ham ...... Michael Brockman Grand Champion Chicken ............... Anna Meyers Grand Champion Duck .................... Blair Cupps

Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Steer ................. Renora Utz Reserve Champion Goat .................. Blair Cupps Reserve Champion Hog ................... Blair Cupps Reserve Champion Lamb................. Blair Cupps Reserve Champion Dairy Calf ............................................. Regina Utz Reserve Champion Rabbit ............... Chevy Vaske Reserve Champion Country Ham .... Jessica Rowland Reserve Champion Chicken ............. Ella Meyers Reserve Champion Duck ................. Brianna Porciello

Market Beef Luke Bays Rebecca Bays Blair Cupps

Market Goats Renora Utz Chevy Vaske

Market Lambs Abigail Abdon Hannah Abdon Weslee Alsip Rebecca Bays Cooper Benton Abbie Benton Lynlee Higgins Linda Isaacs Tim Isaacs Colton Kearns Jillian Skidmore Chevy Vaske

Market Hogs Luke Bays Rebecca Bays Joey Benton Blake Michel Regina Utz Renora Utz Chevy Vaske

Market Dairy Calves Kori Long Renora Utz

STATE 4-H COUNTRY HAM CONTEST IN LOUISVILLE

Twenty-two Boone County 4-H members participat-ed in the 4-H country ham competition at the Ken-tucky State Fair on Thursday, August 15. Over 750 4-H members participated across the state. The country ham project is scored on giving a speech and they are then judged on their ham. Boone County 4-H members did a great job. Thank you to Gail Lanham, Wanda Isaacs, and Jason Brown for volunteering to judge speeches. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to 4-H! Below are the results:

2000-2001:

Non-Smoked Ham—Anna Meyers, 1st place

Speech—Anna Meyers, 3rd place

Overall—Anna Meyers, 2nd place

2002:

Speech—Chevy Vaske, 1st place

Overall—Chevy Vaske, 1st place

2005:

Non-Smoked Ham—Hallie Spaulding, 3rd place

2006:

Non-Smoked Ham—Ella Meyers, 1st place

Non-Smoked Ham—Joshua Brockman, 3rd place

Pictured: Ella and Anna Meyers.

4-H LIVESTOCK CLUB The first 4-H Livestock Club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm a the Boone County Extension Office. This meeting will county for 1.5 educational hours.

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livestock News

4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM WILL BEGIN MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

The first meeting of the new year will be on Monday, September 23 at 6:30 pm at the Boone County Extension Office. New members are welcome!

Project club news

AEROSPACE CLUB Our next club meeting will be on Thursday, October 3 on the upper level of the Enrichment Center from 7:00-8:00 pm. There will not be a September meeting. We have been tracking the progress of companies working to create racing drones that race with artificial intelligence, void of human inter-vention. Come join us to see if AI can beat a human in a drone race on the big screen. We also have a new drone that members can code to make it fly strictly by code, just at a much slower pace. You can also still get some practice flying our indoor mi-cro drones with hand held controls as well. Please email us at bcaeroclub@gmail.com for details or any questions. New members are welcome year round!

ART & PHOTO CLUB Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 7:00-8:00 pm on the upper level of the Enrichment Center. September's theme is all about working with dramatic lighting and playing with shadows as we head back into fall and shorter days. Those who like art will make artwork and those who like photography can bring a camera or use ours to take photos. Art supplies will always be provided and you get to keep everything you make. This club is open to 4-H members ages 9-18, welcomes members any time of the year, and is free to participate in. Contact us at bc4hartphotoclub@gmail.com for more information.

NIBBLES & SQUEAKS GUINEA PIG CLUB We will be having our Guinea Pig Show at our next meeting on Tuesday, September 3 from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Extension Office. Members will show their guinea pigs in different breed categories and have them compete in an agility course. Members are encouraged to invite friends and family to the show. Our club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Extension Office. New members are always welcome! For questions or more information, please contact Ben or Christie at christie.emerson03@gmail.com.

EXPLORING OUTDOORS CLUB Our next club meeting will be on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office. Andrew Whittle from the Kentucky State and Wildlife Department will speak to us about trail and gun safety. For October, we will meet on the 7th and the 11th at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office. We will learn all about fly fishing. On the 11th, we will be having a special hands-on demo on fly fishing at a local pond. Attendance at the October 7 meeting is mandatory if you would like to participate in the October 11 meeting. We will have more information in next month’s newsletter. We will not meet in Novem-ber and December, but will pick back up on January 20, 2020. We hope to see you there!

WIGGLES AND WAGS DOG CLUB

Last month, we had our dog show at the Boone County Fair. Participants were Rory Shinkle

showing Bella, Audra Exterkamp showing Buster, Liz Chiasson showing Bruce, and Kyla Davis showing Lilo. We had a large crowd and all the participants did a great job! Our next meeting will

be on September 24 at 7:00 pm at the Extension Office. If you would like more information about our club, please contact Robin Huddleston at rhuddleston24@hotmail.com or at 859-512-8505.

SHARPSHOOTERS Sharpshooters will start accepting new members between November 2019 and January 2020. Email us at bc4hsharpshooter@gmail.com for questions or for information about joining for 2020.

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