March 2015
Fayette County Extension Service
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504-1172
Phone: (859) 257-5582
Fax: (859) 254-3697
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/fayette
THIS WILL BE THE LAST NEWSLETTER
that you will receive if you have not
re-enrolled to receive the 4-H newsletter!!
The FINAL deadline to re-enroll is March 20, 2015.
You can find the enrollment forms online using this link:
http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/sites/fayette.ca.uky.edu/files/YouthDev/4-H%
20Enrollement%20Form%2C%20%2714-15.pdf
4-H Camp Is Coming
We will be attending camp again this summer! Week 1 will be held at the Feltner 4-H Camp site from July 13 – 17; we
will be camping with Wolfe and Estill Counties. Week 2 will be held at the North Central 4-H Camp site in Carlisle from
July 27 – 31; this will be a Fayette County only week. The 2015 camp fee for campers, ages 9-13 is $225.00. Applications
for campers are available now and can be accessed on our website (www.fayette4h.com) or by calling the office (859-2575582) and requesting a packet be mailed to you. The DEADLINE for applications is June 1st for both camps; however,
cabins are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so DO NOT DELAY in sending in your completed packet. Half
scholarships are available to those who qualify; details on applying for a scholarship can be found in the camp application
packet.
We Want You … 4-H Summer Camp Counselors!!!!
Did you attend 4-H Camp as a child? Remember how much fun it was and all of those special adults and teens that went to make
your experience so wonderful? We are now recruiting 4-H Camp Counselors (CIT’s, Teens and Adults) to attend the Summer 2015
Camp season with us! We can only take campers if we have enough volunteers to fill the required adult to child ratio – PLEASE help
us to be able to take as many campers as possible! Whether you are an experienced camp counselor or you want to volunteer
for the first time, an application packet needs to be completed and submitted to the office by the deadline of May 1 st!
Applications can be downloaded from our website: http://fayette4h.com. Adult volunteers will also need to complete the county
4-H Volunteer application – contact us to receive this paperwork if you have not already completed previously.
Spring Break Activities
4-H will be offering two days during Fayette County Spring
Break for activities at our office. April 1st from 9am-1pm
will be a day dedicated to Cloverbuds and will be full of fun
activities including arts and crafts. April 2nd we are offering
a babysitting clinic from 9am-4pm and will be a full day
focusing on everything you will need to be an effective
babysitter. Activities for this range from safety, entertainment, infant care, to the business side of babysitting for a
profit. If you are interested in attending either one of these
events please pre-register by March 30th, 2015 by sending in
bottom half of the flyer located in this newsletter. Please
circle which event you are attending and also include a
$5.00 deposit to help cover costs of materials. Lunch will
not be provided so please be sure to bring a lunch! If you
have any questions about either of these events please contact Mary Jane Frietsche at [email protected] or
(859)257-5582. Thank you and we hope to see you all there!
Communication Event
The Fayette County 4-H Communications Festival will
be held on March 19, 2015. Additional information and
registration form is in this newsletter.
Livestock Club
The Fayette County 4-H Livestock Club is NOW open to any
youth (ages 9-18 as of Jan. 1, 2015) interested in learning more
about lambs, goats, cattle or hogs and gaining hands-on
experience in the care and showing of livestock.
The 4-H Livestock Club is in the process of building a Livestock
Barn for project animals this winter, so even if you don’t have a
place to raise an animal, you can apply to house your project
animal in the 4-H Livestock Barn at Masterson Station Park! We
are still looking for lots of help in getting the barn finished for
the next show season. Applications can be picked up at the
Fayette County 4-H Livestock Club meetings.
Fayette County 4-H Livestock Club meeting dates:
February 26th: 6:30 pm- Fayette County Extension Office
March 18th : 5:50pm- Bluegrass Stock Yards in Lexington
March 26: 6:30- TBA
April 9th: 6:30- Fayette County Extension Office
April 23rd: 6:30-TBA
Winter Weather Policy
When Fayette County Schools
are closed, our programs will
be cancelled.
Kentucky State University 4-H Summer Programs
Since 1987, Kentucky State University’s Land Grant Programs have been offering science based non-traditional residential
summer camps for the purpose of introducing students to various career opportunities in agriculture and extension. These
programs have positively and effectively established the Youth Development Department of the Land Grant Cooperative
Extension Division. Through our programs, which are not just for farmers, students will become the next generation of
scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, health and other professionals who will work to solve worldwide problems and make the
future brighter for all.
This year’s camps include:
Tech Wizards
AgDiscovery (AgD)
Summer Transportation Institute (STI)
Summer Apprenticeship Program (SAP)
Below is a link to their website which will provide an overview for each summer programs along with the applications.
http://kysu.edu/academics/cafsss/cafsss-research-areas/cafsss-4-h-youth-development/
Please contact Shawn Moore, Youth Program Director, at 502-597-6672 and/or [email protected] with any
questions.
4-H Cooking School
Office location
In February, the 4-H Cooking School students travelled to
Thailand and made a noodle dish and taste tested egg rolls and a
variety of fruit products from Thailand. The lesson was taught by
Marisa Aull, a 4-H volunteer and her mother (who is from
Thailand) and daughter. Members enjoyed the food and practiced
rolling their own egg rolls.
4-H Urban Chickens
Interested in owning and raising chickens in your
backyard and looking for a low-cost project that you can
do in 4-H? Not only can you enjoy fresh eggs everyday
but there are many opportunities and activities that come
with this project. If you are interested please contact
Kristen Kirkland at [email protected] or 859257-5582.
Leestown Middle School location
The Leestown Middle School 4-H Cooking School students
enjoyed another lesson with Ms. Mary Jane. Any student from
Leestown Middle School is invited to join us each month as we
learn new recipes and practice kitchen safety skills. Please see
Mrs. Anita Barnes for enrollment information.
4-H Teen Club & Clover Council
4-H Teen Council is for those in grades 9-12 that are interested
in gaining leadership skills while participating in FUN and
educational 4-H activities. This club will help plan county level
programs & trips, participate in district and state level teen
events, and conduct a community service project. 4-H Clover
Council meetings will be in conjunction with the 4-H Teen
Council. Any middle school youth, a grade 6-8, is invited to
participate.
Members will plan meetings & trips for the year, and participate
in district and state level conferences. During our March
meeting, we will be focusing on our service and activities
committees. Teen & Clover Council meetings will be held on
the following dates (2015: 3/17, 4/21, 5/19). All meetings will
be held from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Fayette County Extension
Office. Snacks will be provided, so please RSVP (257-5582) to
let us know that you are attending.
4-H Homeschool Club
Country Ham
Fayette County 4-H Country Ham project is still on going. Our
monthly meetings will be held at the Fayette County Extension
office from 5:30-7:00 pm on 3/10/2015, 5/14/2015, and
6/23/2015. Preparation dates to cure the country hams are
(TBD).
For more information, contact Kristen Kirkland at 859-257-5582
or email: [email protected]
4-H Clover Buds Club
Our meetings will occur on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from
6-7 pm. Future meeting dates include: March 12th, April 9th
and May 14th. Any youth, grade K-3, is invited to participate.
Monthly club meetings will focus on a theme that will include
activities and a snack. Clover Bud members
must bring an adult with them to each meeting.
Pre-registration for EACH meeting is
required so we have enough materials for all.
Please call the office, 257-5582 to RSVP for
your Clover Bud member.
Your club leader, Nikole Christenson, invites all homeschool
families to join us each month as we explore 4-H and the
projects available to YOU! Our regular monthly meetings will
be held from 2-3 pm at the Fayette County Extension Office on:
March 4th, April 15th and May 6th. On May 20th, we will have a
Rocketry Day camp from 10 am – 2 pm. Details to come on this
excited club activity! Call the office to request a 4-H enrollment
form to be added to the 4-H Homeschool Club!! Please RSVP
(257-5582) to let us know that you are attending this month’s
meeting.
Fayette County 4-H Facebook
Social media ... it’s how we communicate on a daily basis in
today’s fast paced world. If you are a user of Facebook, like
our page: Fayette County 4-H! Program updates, deadlines
and upcoming events are posted several times a week! Like us
and keep up with what is going on with Fayette County 4-H!
Shooting Sports Club
4-H Food Project of the Month
Refer to the Fayette County 4-H Shooting Sports calendar on our
website for upcoming practices for each discipline. Please
remember that May 1, 2015 is the cutoff date for new member
enrollment for 2014-2015 program year.
Level B Entry: Pretzels, p. 34
Our THREE club coordinators are: Melissa Schwarberg
([email protected]) overseeing the rifle/pistol disciplines.
Karin Dawson ([email protected]) overseeing the
archery discipline and Katrina Howard
([email protected]) overseeing the shotgun discipline.
If you have discipline specific questions, please contact the
appropriate coordinator. For general 4-H
Shooting Sports Club information, please
email the club directly at:
[email protected].
Thank you to these three coordinators and
our coaches for helping our club to grow and expand!
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
Your favorite topping (coarse salt, cinnamon-sugar, oats, or
sesame seed)
1. Heat oven to 425oF.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the 1 ½ cups flour, milk,
vegetable oil, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir until
dough is soft.
3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over a clean surface. Put the
dough on the floured surface.
4. Divide the dough in half to make 2 balls. Roll each ball
around 3 or 4 times.
5. Knead each ball of dough by curving your fingers around it
and folding it toward you. Then push it away with the heels
of your hand using rocking motion. Repeat this rocking
motion 10 times.
6. Turn a bowl upside down over the two balls of dough for
15 minutes.
7. Divide each ball of dough into 8 pieces. Use plastic wrap to
cover the balls you are not working with so they won’t dry
out.
8. Roll each ball into a 12” rope. (You can use a ruler.)
9. Twist halves together to make a pretzel shape and place on
an ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Crack an egg into a small bowl. Beat the egg with a fork
until yolk and white are mixed. Brush each pretzel with
some of the egg mixture. Sprinkle your favorite topping on
each pretzel.
11. Bake 9-11 minutes or until pretzels are light golden brown.
Use a pancake turner to remove the pretzels. Cool them on
a wire rack for 10 minutes. Store in a tightly covered
container.
Youth In Government Day
Fayette County 4-H would like to take a teen delegation (grades
9 – 12) to this local government day. If you are interested in
attending, please contact Deana K. Reed
([email protected]) so that she can send registration
information to you. The Urban County Council will be hosting
the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) in its second annual Youth
in Government Day on Wednesday, March 11th from
1:00 – 4:00 pm. The inaugural event was created last year when
she contacted former 10th District Councilmember, Harry
Clarke, to create an event for her generation to be more
involved in local issues. This year, a youth committee of
students was created to generate more youth involvement and
promote government education and transparency. The
committee is requesting any interested students and classes to
come attend the event. There will be a meet-and-greet after the
Council meeting for students to discuss, with their youth
councilmembers.
Who: 4-H Youth in grades 9 - 12
What: Youth in Government Day- The youth of
Lexington are taking over the city council chambers!
Experience debate, legislation, and discussion by the
youth, for the youth.
When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015; 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Lexington City Hall- 200 E. Main Street; 2nd floor
Chambers.
How: Email Deana for more information and to register!
[email protected]
Reprinted by Kentucky Cooperative Extension from Tasty
Tidbits with permission of National 4-H Council, 5-18-08.
For the fair: Pretzels may be rolled, twisted, or curved; any
topping may be used. Place 3 pretzels in a re-closeable zip-type
plastic bag. Place on a disposable plate for added support.
4-H Rabbit Club
Fayette County Volunteers, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, invite YOU to join the NEW rabbit club! All youth, ages
9-18 are encouraged to attend to learn more about the 4-H Rabbit projects. All meetings will be held the Fayette
County Extension Office from 4-6 pm. The club meeting dates are 3/8/2015, 4/12/2015, 5/17/2015, and
6/14/2015. Please call 859-257-5582 to RSVP. An adult is REQUIRED to attend with the child during the
meetings.
4-H Spring Break
April 1st: Cloverbud Day & April 2nd: Babysitting Clinic
DATE: April 1st and 2nd, 2015
Time: April 1st: 9 am– 1pm
April 2nd: 9am-4pm
Fayette County Extension Office
For Youth, Ages 9 & up
Pre-Registration REQUIRED
Registration Fee: $5.00
Space is LIMITED to first 20 paid registrations!
April 1st: Cloverbud Day focusing on fun Cloverbud activities!
April 2nd: Babysitting Clinic-a full day packed with activities and learning how to be an effective
babysitter. Will cover aspects ranging from safety, entertainment,
infant care, and the business side of babysitting for a profit.
The $5.00 fee will help cover costs of materials needed for programs.
Please bring your own lunch!
Please circle event attending
Cloverbud Day/ Babysitting Day
$5.00/event DEADLINE: 3/30/15
~ Please print legibly so all information can be clearly read ~
Child’s Name__________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name ________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail _________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address_______________________________________________________________________
City____________________________
State________
Zip____________
Phone # ________________________________
Emergency #______________________
Food Allergies _____________________________________________________________________
I understand that first aid will be available at this event, that participants are supervised,
and if serious injury occurs, medical and/or hospital care will be given. I further understand
that I will be notified in case of serious illness or injury, but if it is impossible to contact me, I
give my permission for emergency treatment or surgery.
_____________________________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature
YOU can participate in the Fayette County 4-H
Communications Event. It will be held at the Fayette
County Extension Office.
The Communications Event will include Speeches, Single Demonstrations and Group Demonstrations.
YOU can win a partial scholarship to 4-H Camp,
Teen Conference or a gift certificate.
March 19, 2015
Registration starts at 6:00 PM
Speeches and Demonstrations
starts at 6:30 PM
To participate, fill out the form below and mail to:
Fayette County Extension Office
Attn: Communications Event
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40502
Registration Deadline is March 13th.
WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
For additional information you can call us at
257-5582.
Participation Rules and
Guidelines can be found on the
back of this page.
ALL MEMBERS IN GROUP
DEMONSTRATIONS MUST
COMPLETE THIS FORM!
Name_____________________________________________ Phone Number_________________________
Address____________________________________________________________ Zip Code ____________
Birthdate: ________________ School or 4-H Club ________________ Teacher or Leader________________
Month
Day
Year
Title of Speech or Demonstration____________________________________________________________
Length of Demonstration (time)_______________ minutes
**Distribution of non-school materials does not imply sponsorship or endorsement of the contents of Fayette County Public Schools.
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin
SPEECH
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3 to 5 minutes long, for those 9 to 13 years old
5 to 7 minutes long, for those 14 to 19 years old
Choose any topic of your choice
Use of note cards is optional
NO VISUAL AIDS ARE ACCEPTED
DRAMATIC READINGS, DRAMATIC MONOLOGUES
AND RECITATION OF POEMS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPED.
RULES
AND
GUIDELINES
SINGLE DEMONSTRATION
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Junior Demonstration is ages 9-13 years of age as of January 1st
Senior Demonstration is ages 14-19 years of age as of January 1st
Time limit for demonstrations is 5-15 minutes
4-H’ers are eligible to enter only ONE demonstration. This includes horse and egg
demonstrations.
NO LIVE ANIMALS of any size are permitted
TEAM DEMONSTRATIONS
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Team Demonstrations are permitted and will follow the same rules and guidelines of the single
participant demonstration.
2-4 people may comprise as a team. Each person mush have a significant speaking and
presentation portion.
ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE IN THE SAME AGE CATEGORY (Junior or Senior).
NO HORSE OR EGG DEMONSTRATIONS ARE PERMITTED. THESE CONTEST ARE HELD AT SEPARTE
TIMES.
2015 Earth Day
“Capture the Earth” Photo Contest
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet invites
student photographers in middle school (grades 6-8) to
submit an original photograph for the “Capture the Earth”
environmental photo contest. The winner will receive one
nights lodging at any Kentucky State Resort Park with his
or her family. Judges will look for originality and creativity,
photo composition and how well your photo represents
Earth Day.
How to Enter
Send your photo by email as an attachment to [email protected]. Your photograph must be saved as a jpeg
file. File sizes may not exceed 5MB. The subject line of your
email should read STUDENT EARTH DAY PHOTO CONTEST. Please
include in the body of the email:
• Your name, age and grade;
• Your parent or guardian’s email address and phone number;
• The name of your school and the county where it is located;
Christina Howard’s
photograph of an
apple made her the
winner of the 2014
Capture the Earth
photo contest.
• Where and when the photo was taken; and
• A paragraph on how your photo celebrates the beauty and diversity of Kentucky and encourages others to care about the state’s environment through stewardship and conservation. Whether you photograph a native wildflower or wildlife, a waterscape
or a landscape, share it with others through this contest and help create a greater interest in the outdoors.
• DEADLINE: Send in your photo by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015.
Rules and Eligibility
Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. EST on Jan. 16, 2015. Photos may be submitted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015. Only electronic submissions
are eligible. Limit one entry per student. The Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, incomplete, or entries
not received for any reason. Entries become sole property of EEC, and none will be acknowledged or returned. By entering, entrant warrants that
the entry (1) is original and does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, (2) has not been published in any medium and (3)
has not won an award.
This contest is open to all Kentucky middle school students. Email [email protected]
or telephone 502-564-5525 for more information.
Judging
All entries will be judged by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
communications staff based on the following criteria:
• Creativity and originality (50 percent)
• Photo composition (25 percent)
• Appropriateness to contest theme (25 percent)
Fayette County
Extension Office
1140 Red Mile Place
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 257-5582