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1 Cooperative Extension Service Daviess County 4800A New Hartford Road Owensboro KY extension.ca.uky.edu Kentucky Saves Piggy Bank Contest Three Daviess County individuals participated in the statewide Written Communications contest this year. Please join us in congratulating them on a job well done! Senior Essay: Isaac Carmon, Blue & Champion Senior Essay: Anna Gargus, Blue & Champion Senior Poetry: Ethan Carmon, Blue & Champion Senior Press Release: Ethan Carmon, Blue & Champion Tuesday, June 12 - Friday, June 15 4-H Camp will be here before you know it! We still have a few girl spots available at $215 each. Call the Extension Office ASAP! Mark your calendar for Camp Orientation on May 31 at 4 p.m.! Visit West Kentucky 4-H Camp for their open house on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as you get acquainted with camp staff and prepare to visit this summer with Daviess County 4-H for our week of camp June 12-15! Lunch and camp tours will be provided for this family fun event! For more information on West Kentucky 4-H Camp find them on Facebook at: 4-H partners with the Soil Conservation District and other community partners to offer Kids Outdoor Adventures. Two events taking place at Panther Creek Park are right round the corner on June 1 and June 2! Take a Kid Tent Camping will be on Friday, June 1 starting at 5 p.m. This event is open to all ages. We invite families to join us as we offer games, programs, and s mores for the evening activities and breakfast for the morning. Only tent camping will be allowed and you must preregister by Wednesday, May 30. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Take A Kid Fishing Day is open to youth ages 3-15 and their families on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m.-12.p.m. Youth will have the opportunity to fish for PRIZES! Prizes have been donated and will be awarded to those catching 1) the largest fish, 2) the smallest fish, and 3) the most fish, in each age group. Pre-register now for $1, or $2 on day of event. Registration fee includes a free t-shirt, fishing, limited bait, fishing poles for the duration of the event, and a free lunch! For more information please contact the Daviess County Extension Office. Summer Day Camp classes are filling quickly! We still have a few spots available in some classes. Stop by the Extension Office to see what is available and get signed up!

2 Our club was proudly represented at the Apollo Air Rifle Competition in April. Thank you to all of the families for showing your support of the program and these outstanding 4-H ers! A special thank you to our coaches for helping 4-H Grow True Leaders! Four Daviess County youth enjoyed a weekend at West Kentucky 4-H Camp with teens from across Districts 6 and 7 to learn valuable life and leadership skills. We hope you will join us next year for a great time of networking and a fun filled weekend! Thank you to our volunteers and community partners that helped to make Truth & Consequences event another success this year at Daviess County High School! Seventy-two freshmen health students participated in the program, learning the severity and risks of substance abuse. Hope Ramming, Cassidy Poynter, Fancy Johnson (modeling her new hat), Connor Wurth, Mattie Johnson, Bailey Wurth 2

3 3 Daviess County 4-H was represented by the following individuals at the District 6 North 4-H Communications event held April 16 at Owensboro Middle School. Speech Division 9 year olds: Josh Staples, 1 st & blue Molly Arnold, 2 nd & blue 10 year olds: Jax Wethington, 1 st & blue Luke Reffitt, 2 nd & blue 11 year olds: Ginny Young, 1 st & blue 12 year olds: Emma Haynes, 1 st & red Elizabeth Hayden, 2 nd & red 15 year olds: Ethan Carmon, 2 nd & red Sr. Health: Team: Visual Arts: Demonstration Division Lily Young, 1 st & blue Isaac Heisdorffer & Juliann Heisdorffer, 1 st & blue Ava Settles, 2 nd & blue First place winners at District 6 4-H Communications Event will represent Daviess County at the State 4-H Communications Event on Saturday, July 14 in Lexington. It s that time of year again! As we prepare for the summer and our Daviess County Lions Club Fair, we want to provide you with some information for 4-H fair entries. Exhibit descriptions and information can be found on the Daviess County 4-H webpage. Check-in day for all 4-H Fair project entries will be held on Tuesday, July 17 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Daviess County Lions Club Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall with judging of entries to immediately follow. If you have exhibits to enter into the Fair, please be sure to bring them during one of these registration windows. No late entries will be accepted. For your convenience, you may pick up entry tags at the Extension Office prior to July 13. Exhibit and premium pick-up will be held on Sunday, July 22 from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Please make arrangements to have your items picked up at this time. Any items left at 4 p.m. may be disposed of. Premiums will be available for pick-up at the Extension Office for a short period of time following the fair. Make any necessary arrangements to pick up your items and premiums ASAP! We will also need VOLUNTEERS to assist with collecting fair entries. If you are available and willing, at any time, for any span of time, between 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, July 17 please contact Lindsey Boone at the Daviess County Extension Office. Teens met at the Extension Office for a 6 part series to gain useful life skills in #Adulting. Participants covered the topics of employment and etiquette, being a smart consumer, kitchen know-hows, car maintenance, budgeting, and laundry and sewing. At the conclusion of the series, one of the six participants that had attended all sessions was drawn for a $50 Walmart gift card!

4 The 2017 Awards Banquet was held April 26. It was an enjoyable evening spending time with friends and our 4-H family! Many 4-H members and volunteers were recognized. We especially want to thank each of our volunteers for their involvement in the program. If it was not for the wonderful volunteers here in Daviess County, these programs would not be possible. THANK YOU! Jacket Award Vest Award Isaac Carmon Isaac Heisdorffer Achievement Awards Evan Fuqua Level 1, Level 2 Isaac Heisdorffer Level 1, Level 2 Juliann Heisdorffer Level 1, Level 2 Hope Ramming Level 3 & Bronze Brielle Sims Level 3 Lily Young Level 4 Ethan Carmon Level 4 & Silver Chris Wurth & Danielle Hayden Addison Spurrier T-shirt design contest winner Isaac Carmon Level 5 Anna Gargus Level 5 Volunteer Awards Danielle Hayden - New volunteer Chris Wurth - Outstanding volunteer Wally Taylor- Primetime Volunteer Scholarship Awards Isaac Carmon Back Row: Isaac Heisdorffer, Isaac Carmon, Hope Ramming, Ethan Carmon Front Row: Evan Fuqua, Juliann Heisdorffer, Brielle Sims, Lily Young, Anna Gargus Anna Gargus Stacey Ramming Potts Daviess County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education Lindsey Boone Daviess County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education 4

5 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Take a Kid Tent Camping, Panther Creek Park Take a Kid Fishing, Panther Creek Park 4-H Cloverbud Camp, Friday June 1 thru Sunday, June 3 West KY 4-H Camp Elementary & Middle Archery Practice, DC Fairgrounds, 4:30 pm Kick-Off to a Safe Summer, Friday after 5 High School Archery Practice, DC Fairgrounds, 5:30 pm State Teen Conference, Monday June 11 thru Thursday, June 14 4-H Camp, West KY 4-H Camp, Tuesday June 12 thru Friday, June 15 District 4-H Horse Show, Monday, June 18 - Tuesday, June 19, WKU Expo Center

6 6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Elementary & Middle Archery Practice, DC Fairgrounds, 4:30 pm High School Archery Practice, DC Fairgrounds, 5:30 pm Kentucky State Communications Contest, Lexington Fair Exhibit Check-In, 7 am-1pm and 4 pm 6 pm, Daviess County Lions Club Fair, Wednesday July 18 thru Saturday, July 21 Fair Exhibit Pick-Up, 12 pm - 4 pm Upcoming Events 8/13 Elementary & Middle School Archery Practice 8/16-26 Kentucky State Fair 8/27 Elementary & Middle School Archery Practice

7 J U N E 2018 Download this and past issues of the Adult, Youth, Parent and Family Caregiver Health Bulletins: content/health-bulletins Daviess County Extension Office 4800A New Hartford Road Owensboro KY (270) HELP KEEP DAD HEALTHY! N ational Men s Health Week is each year leading up to Father s Day. This week is a reminder for men, like your dad, to take steps to be healthier but they do not have to do it alone! In a recent survey, 46 percent of kids said they worry about their parents health. In addition, 69 percent of kids would like their parents to make changes to be healthier. Maybe your dad would be surprised to learn that you are concerned about his health. So let s do something about it! This Father s Day, give your dad another reason to celebrate by helping him be the healthiest man he can be. What can you do to make this Father s Day special? Celebrate National Men s Health Week, June 11-17!

8 This Father s Day, give your dad another reason to celebrate by helping him be the healthiest man he can be. Here are 5 health focused activities to make this Father s Day fun but feel free to be creative! For his nutrition Make a delicious and healthy dinner together. You can treat Dad to dinner out at a restaurant anytime instead, make dinner together and experiment in the kitchen! Making a delicious, healthy dinner based on vegetables, fruit and whole grains can help Dad maintain a healthy weight. For his mind Relaxation is important for your dad s physical and mental health. Research to find a local wildlife preserve, mountain or nature trail, and plan a hike for the two of you. You can even pack a hammock to just relax in nature. There are major health benefits to being outside and walking plus, you will get quality time to connect with your dad. For his stress Too much stress can lead to higher health risks. If you can, help Dad de-stress by getting on or in water. Water is healing and one of the best ways to get your dad to de-stress. If you are by a river or lake, you can rent a kayak, paddleboard, canoe, paddleboat or just float. You can also go fishing or pack a picnic. Maybe just spend an afternoon at the local pool. For his fitness You want to encourage your dad to get moving by organizing a family game. Get outside and play a family football, golf, baseball, tennis or soccer match that brings you, Dad and your siblings together for healthy exercise. Weight management through exercise can help prevent diseases, such as diabetes. For his heart Show your dad some love by giving him a nice long hug. This releases oxytocin, a hormone and brain chemical that is linked to happy feelings. In addition, studies have shown that hugs can help lower blood pressure, lower heartrate, boost the immune system, fight infections and lift depression. REFERENCES: h ttps://kidshealth.org/en/kids/stay-healthy/?wt.ac=k-nav-stay-healthy h ttps://kidshealth.org/en/kids/healthier-parents.html?wt.ac=ctg#catfit Written by: Natalie Jones Edited by: Connee Wheeler Designed by: Rusty Manseau Cartoon illustrations by: Chris Ware ( University of Kentucky School of Human Environmental Sciences)