Ross County 4-H Family Hotline

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1 Ohio State University Extension Ross County 4-H Family Hotline Important Dates, Deadlines, and Details May H er To Do List... 2 Endowment Info... 2 Event Cancellations... 2 Camping Opportunities... 3 Halloween Campout... 3 Communications Contest... 4 Friend of 4-H... 4 Outstanding Officers... 4 General Fair Info... 5 Family Game Night... 5 Jr. Fair Night Activities... 6 Jr. Fair Board Membership... 6 Early Project Judging... 7 Generation Rx... 7 Cloverbud Kits... 7 General Project Judging... 8 FCS Project Judging... 9 Fashion & Bake Revues... 9 Contacting Buyers...10 Saturday Fair Awards...10 PreFair Livestock Reminders.10 Skillathon Schedule & Tips11-12 Livestock Move-In Changes...13 Jr. Fair Livestock Reminders..13 Livestock Sale...14 Rabbit Projects...15 Cavy, Poultry & Cattle Projects16 Swine & Horse Projects...17 Goat & Sheep Projects...18 Dog Projects...19 Meet the Superintendents Cloverbud Newsletter Dates to Remember...26 Hello Ross County 4-H! We are excited to be starting the time of year where we see all of your faces again! Between Quality Assurance, Spring Tag-ins, Camper Round Up, and project book pick up we see many of you often! At the same time, we are already getting prepared for Skillathon and project judgings we hope you are too! Summer will be here before we know it! It s never too early to start thinking about Jr. Leaders or Jr. Fair Board, King & Queen Contest or even working on your Achievement Record. There s so much more than just your amazing projects! Remember, we want to see you out there learning by doing so send us pictures and videos of your new memories and skills! Katie Feldhues, 4-H Educator Ps. KEEP THIS HOTLINE HANDY IN THE MONTHS AHEAD IT S JAM-PACKED WITH IMPORTANT DETAILS!

2 ROSS COUNTY ENDOWMENT Interest earned through the endowment has recently provided over $7,000 to the 4-H program. Interest has been used to provide four $1000 college scholarships, pay for camp counselors to attend camp without expense, scholarships for adults and teens to attend the Ohio 4-H Conference, and assisted in paying for the county award trips Leadership Washington Focus, Citizenship Washington Focus, Sea Camp, Leadership Camp and Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp. Need a great gift for graduation, birthday, anniversary, or memorial tributes for friends and family or how about recognizing those outstanding accomplishments like Grand Champion Animal? Engraved Gift Bricks are available with a donation of $100 to the Endowment. How about a brick with your club name on it? Clubs receive extra honor club points for Endowment Donations. Larger donations receive recognition in the Ross County Endowment Plaza and by the Ohio 4-H Foundation and The Ohio State University and may provide donors a chartable income tax deduction. Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Invest in the Future! Donate to the Ross County Endowment Fund. STAY CONNECTED 4-H Advisor(s) - members receive the majority of their information and support through these key adult volunteers. They make sure important information is shared at club meetings. MAY Family HOTLINE. This newsletter is designed just for the 4-H member and family! We snail mail it out once a year so you have all the important details (or directions to find the details) regarding 4-H camp, special 4-H activities, important project deadlines, judging events, and optional events at your fingertips. This is your go-to guide throughout the year to keep you and your family on track! Ross County 4-H website ross.osu.edu. By clicking on 4-H Youth Development you are immediately connected to the latest and greatest 4-H information. A few key areas to check out include: forms, Advisor & Member notes page, registrations, camp info, the 4-H calendar, and past issues of the Hotline (typically ed to your club advisors). Ross County Facebook updates and tidbits related to day-to-day 4-H programs and deadline reminders. NOTE: Your project requirements for 2018 are on purple paper and should have been distributed with your project books. Don t be afraid to ask your advisor for help finding project resources and/or for assistance in working on your project. Most of your questions can be answered by checking with your advisor, the HOTLINE, or our website. EVENT CANCELLATIONS: If an event must be cancelled or postponed, we will notify the local radio station WKKJ/WBEX immediately. We will also post notifications on our website, Facebook, and make every effort to notify participants. 4-H ers TO-DO LIST It is YOUR responsibility as a 4-H member s family to keep track of deadlines and details for your projects. Keep this newsletter. Hang it on your refrigerator! Read the Family Hotline (this newsletter). Put important dates and deadlines on your family calendar. Know your club meeting dates/times, project requirements, weigh-in/tag-in dates, and judging dates. Work on your projects and complete your books. Camper Round-Up is May 10 from 4:00pm 7:00pm. After that, camp fee increases $20 to $150/camper. June 1 is the last day to register for camp. NO EARLY registrations accepted. Bring in your completed creative Writing Projects by July 1. Non-Market Livestock Fair Registration Forms and Home Grown Rabbit Certificates due by July 15. Think ahead! You will need lots of forms (available on website, from your advisor, or the office) and they may need your advisor s signature. LOOK FOR FAIR BOOKS IN JUNE FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

3 4-H CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES Ohio Special Needs Camp A camp for children with disabilities will be held at Canter s Cave 4-H Camp from July Each camper will need to be accompanied by a caregiver. Cost for campers is $80 and caregivers is $45. Fees and forms are due by July 2. Contact Michelle Stumbo, Meigs County Extension Office, or stumbo.5@osu.edu for more information. Scholarships possible. Check out the camp video: Shooting Sports Camp Are you interested in archery, rifles, shotguns, living history, pistols, or hunter education? Then Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camp is for you! Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports offers two shooting education camps each year. Junior Camp is June 29-July 1 for ages 9-12 and costs $225. Senior camp is July 8-13 for ages and costs $325. Both camps take place at Canter s Cave 4-H Camp. Scholarships (typically $50 reimbursements) are available through the Ross County 4-H Advisory Committee. More information at: Camp Scholarships Scholarship Donations: Lend a hand and help send 4-H ers who might not otherwise be able to attend by submitting a donation in the form of a charitable income tax deduction. A contribution in any amount will help defray camp fees for members who qualify. Scholarships Available: Need assistance for camp registration payment? Through donations and the Ross County 4-H Committee funds, there are scholarships available to families that qualify. HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT Sept Ross County Fairgrounds Registration Deadline is September 1 The 4-H Halloween Campout is an award winning Ross County 4-H only event. It is open only to 4-H members, volunteers, and their families. You must register to camp with a club unit in order to participate. If your advisor or your club does not participate in the event, you are allowed to camp with another club, if they have an advisor camping AND are willing to be responsible for you the entire time. The event features decorated fairgrounds and camp sites, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin chucking, pie eating, costume contests, games, crafts, and much more fall fun! We will also have wagon rides, haunted camp sites and trails, and fun with family and friends. Ask your club NOW about participating in this fun event! Cost is $50 per campsite which includes up to 5 people. There is a $5.00 fee for each additional person allowing for up to 10 people per campsite. NOTE: This is a camping event and there will be no food vendors on the grounds. So parents, if you send your child, be sure to pack food or arrange food and supervision with advisors in charge of their group. Also, ANYONE planning to participate in the event (grandparents, etc.) MUST be included on the camping registration form. For security purposes, visitors will not be allowed to come watch trick or treating, game/contest participation, etc. if not preregistered on the camp forms. REMINDER: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE AND ADVISORS WILL PAY WITH ONE CHECK AT THE MANDATORY MEETING MORE INFO IN CAMPOUT PACKET AVAILABLE JULY 15, FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

4 COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST Thursday, June 6:00 PM Chillicothe Library Annex Register by June 1 - Forms available at ross.osu.edu. 4-H Presentation Division: (Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks) include classes for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Individuals & Junior and Intermediate Teams. Depending on the class, members have options of using computer technology or not. Demonstrations/Illustrated talks may be any topic that corresponds to the members project work, or the other regular 4-H activities (ex. environmental, camping). 4-H Health & Safety Speaking Division includes classes for Junior & Senior Individual Speeches and a Team Skit Contest. Contestants are to select a topic for speeches and skits of human health that affects family living, whether it is in the home, on the farm, on the highway or in a public place. Speech and skit content should be appropriate for an audience that includes younger youth. 4-H Marketing Division: (Thank You Cards, Holiday Cards, Infomercial) Members do NOT accompany these entries to judging at the contest. All entries deemed worthy by a local panel of judges will be forwarded to the State 4-H Office for entry into the appropriate class in the Ohio State Fair Communications Days Only One entry per member. Ross County Entries are due to the office by June 7 (same day as Communication s Contest). Entries will be judged during Ohio State Fair. Additional information: FRIEND OF 4-H AWARD NOMINATIONS Do YOU know someone? 1. Who has had 3 or more separate activities or acts of support or involvement with 4-H; 2. Has greatly impacted 4-H youth and/or volunteers in more than one area/aspect of the Ross County 4-H program over an extended period of time 3. Whose involvement positively affected a number of the 4-H youth and/or volunteers in the community, county, area, and/or state ***Nominees can be an individual, family, business, or corporation. Details and the online application can be found at ross.osu.edu and are due by June 1. The Friend of 4-H will be recognized during the Ross County Fair at the Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest on Sunday evening and announced again during Jr. Fair Night. OUTSTANDING HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICERS Interview- July 12, Awards- August 11 Would you like to be named Outstanding Health, Safety or Environmental Officer? Interviews will take place on General Project Judging Day, July 12. Just show up during your club s scheduled judging time and sign up for an interview. Bring your completed officer book and any supporting materials/ notebook/ scrapbook with you. The top two Environmental, Health, and Safety Officers will have picture plaques on display in the Junior Fair Building and will also be recognized during the 4-H Saturday Awards program at 10:00AM at the fair. Good luck! FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

5 FREE FAIR FOR 4-H ERS THANK YOU Senior Fair Board for providing weeklong wrist band fair passes to Jr. Fair organization members age 7 and over! Send your thank you note to: Senior Fair Board, P.O. Box 614 Chillicothe, OH FINDING FAIR INFO If you are taking an animal project, you will find necessary information in this newsletter and in the project requirements with your project book. Read through the 2018 Fair Book (available in June) for a complete list of classes, rules, and fair schedules. Additionally, the Fair Book will be available online at FAIR BOOTH THEME Oh! The Places You Go... In 4-H Booth Request Forms are due May 15 by advisors to the Extension office. Booths and displays must be in place on August 4 by 9:00 PM. All members taking General or Family & Consumer Science projects must display an exhibit for each project in order to receive their premium money. If your club does not have a booth, then items must be placed in the designated miscellaneous booth section of the Junior Fair Building. Booth judging will be Sunday morning and the building will be open to the public starting Sunday afternoon. ROSS CO. FAIR THEME When you visit the barns and walk the grounds, you ll discover the Ross County Fair is the best around DRESS CODE FOR ALL JR. FAIR EXHIBITORS All exhibitors must adhere to the dress code as stated on project requirements, 4-H website, and as posted on the fairgrounds. FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

6 Lip Sync May 15- Entries Due (with music & lyrics) forms on ross.osu.edu July 23- Mandatory prelims for groups to try out (top 5 selected) August 7 - Jr. Fair Night at the Grandstands (top 5 perform) Open to all Jr. Fair organizations. Judged on entertainment value, costumes, lip sync ability, & use of props. Groups of 3-10 members perform song(s) selected from the designated genre: 90 s Country Apple Pie Baking Contest May 15- Entries Due to Extension office June 1- Clubs notified for 25 clubs selected from entries August 7- Judging Open to all Jr. Fair organizations. One pie per club, troop, or chapter permitted so your group may have to have a bake off. A member or advisor may bake pie. Final pies must be made with apples provided by Hirsch s Fruit Farm. Top 5 pies will be auctioned off at Jr. Fair Night. Winning pie bakers accompany pies to auction. Jr. Fair Events <<<The following events are brought to you by the Ross County Junior Fair Board. If they sound like something you want to be a part of, ask your club advisors how you and your fellow members can participate! Sometimes they just need a nudge and some good family help and support to get things going! The rules and registration forms are on our website. Everyone who participates on Jr. Fair Night gets t-shirts, ribbons, and may earn money for their club. Hope to see you there! **NO CLOVERBUD PARTICIPANTS Outhouse Race May 15- Entries due forms on ross.osu.edu July 23 Safety Check and Preliminary Race August 7 - Races- All teams from Preliminary Race will compete. Open to any Jr. Fair Organization one outhouse per team. Teams of 5 = 1 passenger, 4 runners. NO cloverbuds may participate. Constructed of solid sides, roof, and floor. Must have four wheels equal in size and contact the ground. Outhouse must stand upright unassisted when the rider is in it. Full rules found on website ross.osu.edu Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest July 1- Applications due to Extension office applications on ross.osu.edu Open to Jr. Fair organization members (member prior year) as of January 1 st, Clubs may have more than on member enter. July 22, 3:00 PM- Ross County Service Center- Pictures, mandatory preliminary interview judging August 5, 8:00 PM- King & Queen Contest at Grandstands * Jr. Fair Board Interested in joining Jr. Fair Board? Applications for 2019 will be available at the Fair. To apply, you must be years old (as of January 1, 2018) and in 9 th -12 th grade. #workhardplayhard JFB members are responsible for: Policy creation and enforcement Weigh-in/tag-in assistance Jr. Fair Night production Announcing and assisting at fair shows Fundraising Fairground Improvements CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

7 Early Project Judging June 26 from 12:00 6:00 Ross County Service Center A day when members are judged who cannot attend General Project Judging, Food/Nutrition/Misc., FCS Judging, or Clothing, Textiles, and Quilting Judging. Any members who attend Early Judging are not eligible for State Fair selection. **NEW** EARLY PROJECT JUDGING REGISTRATION 1. Log in to oh.4honline.com using username and password A. Click on my meetings B. Look for Early Project Judging and click sign up C. Click the drop down area in the topic box D. Select Judge #1 or Judge #2 (time slots are 15 minutes each) E. Select a time F. CLICK SAVE G. Select a time for each project you will be bringing to Early Project Judging CLOVERBUD KITS Available for 2 week check-out from the Extension office for FREE! ANT ANT-ATOMY CLOVERBOT KIT CORNY POLYMER BALLS FITNESS IS FUN GREAT SEAL OF OHIO LEGO CRAFT OUR COUNTRY OCEAN LAYERS RAINBOW JAR WEATHER FUN Call the Extension Office to check availability and schedule the next kit you want to borrow! GENERATION RX Tuesday, May 22 From 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM 8:00 PM at the Ross County Service Center The mission of Generation Rx is to educate people of all ages about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications. In doing so, we strive to enhance medication safety among our youth, college students, other adults in our communities, and seniors. Prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm especially when misused. During this training you will learn how to utilize the FREE educational tools on the Generation RX website to help you teach about safe medication practices. The tool kit offers materials for children, teens, college students, adults, seniors, patients, and the workplace. Free small meal included, register: This program is funded through a mini-grant provided by Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and Cardinal Health. Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

8 GENERAL PROJECT JUDGING Thursday, July Fairgrounds *All projects except those noted below should arrive at their club s scheduled time. **4-H Dog Lovers #201D You & Your Dog 4@10:00 **Against the Grain #365 Self-Determined 4@9:00 3@9:30 3@10:00 3@10:30 3@11:00 3@12:30 Club Time Club Time **4-H Dog Lovers 10:00 Gone Country 10:00 **Against the Grain 9:00 Hallsville Friendly Neighbors 10:00 All 4 One 9:00 Hare & Livestock Raisers 9:00 All American Achievers 11:00 Hooves, Hens & Hares 11:00 Amazing Country Kids 12:30 Huntsmen Hillbillies 9:00 American Made 9:30 Jefferson Livestock 9:00 American Rednecks 9:00 Jr. Livestock Growers 9:30 Awesome Aimers 11:00 Just 4 Fun 11:00 Barnyard Buckeyes 12:30 Kountry Magic 10:30 Barnyard Buddies 10:00 Lope, Rattle & Roll 10:00 Be All You Can Be 9:00 Lucky Lopers 9:00 Blue Ribbon 10:30 Mud Crew 9:30 Boots N Bows 10:30 Nutty Buddies 10:30 Born Country 9:00 Old Town Gang 10:00 Born in a Barn 9:30 P.V. Hustlers 9:00 Bubble Gum Gang 10:30 Panther Power 9:30 Buckskin Ramblers 12:30 Peacemakers 12:30 Buckskin Stitchers & Mixers 10:00 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 10:30 Busy Beavers 11:00 RC Gang 12:30 Clarksburg Jolly Beef Feeders 9:30 Ross County Round-Up 9:30 Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 10:00 Ruff & Tuff 10:00 Clever Clovers 10:30 Seed Planters 9:30 Clover Bees 12:30 Sew & So Clovers 9:00 Clover Clan 12:30 Super Kids 10:00 Concord Blue Ribbon 10:00 The Rascals 10:00 Country Kids 11:00 The Spirit Gang 11:00 Creative Helping Hands 9:30 Tip of the County 10:30 Deerfield Happy Helpers 9:00 T-N-T 11:00 Definite Doers 9:00 Turnback 12:30 Dirt Don t Hurt 9:30 Ultimate Survivors 10:30 Discovery 10:00 Walk, Trot, & Canter 12:30 Elite Eagles 12:30 We Feed Em Well 9:30 Farmtastic 4-H ers 11:00 We re Growin & Showin 10:00 Four Seasons 11:00 Work to Win 11:00 Frogtown Thrifters 11:00 Zane Trail 4-H ers 10:00 **Cloverbud Share Day is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Cloverbuds are welcome to bring an item for show and tell in this non-competitive fun interview with Jr. Fair Board members. GENERAL PROJECT JUDGING TIPS Please see the schedule for your club s times Help keep the day running smoothly by coming at your listed time. Scheduled clubs have first priority at judging. Review the 4-H Project Judging Checklist at and the purple project requirements sheet (included in your project book) and you ll arrive at judging fully prepared Are you taking Small Animals, Pet Rabbits, or Cats? If so, you have the option of bringing your animal with you to your judging on General Project Judging Day. If you do bring the animal, it must be in an appropriate cage or pet carrier. CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT JUDGING July 1 Due to Extension Office: The Writer in You (#588) Writing and Reporting for Teens (#587) July 12 Interviews during General Project Judging Graded projects will be waiting Judge will interview, then issue final grade You will take your project with you after judging to display in fair booth. NOTE: If you are unable to attend General Project judging you will need to bring your project to Early Project Judging on June 26. FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

9 Bake Revue August 7, 9:00 AM 12:00 Jr. Fair Building Entries will be accepted in the Jr. Fair Building. This event is optional, but if you do not participate you will need to display your cooking projects in the Jr. Fair Building. If no club booth, projects must be displayed in Miscellaneous Booth. All displays need to be set up by Saturday, August 4. Family & Consumer Sciences Judging July Ross County Service Center Projects: Food & Nutrition, Clothing, Quilting, Cake Decorating, Money Management, Laundry, Pantry Panic, Home Decorating, Science Fun w/dairy Foods, Science Fun w/ Kitchen Chemistry CLUB TIME CLUB TITLE Against the Grain 3:00 Farmtastic 4-Hers 10:00 All 4 One 1:00 Frogtown Thrifters 11:00 All American Achievers 9:00 Hallsville Friendly Neighbors 4:00 Amazing Country Kids 2:00 Hare & Livestock Raisers 10:00 American Made 10:00 Hooves, Hares, Hens 4:00 Awesome Aimers 9:00 Jefferson Livestock 11:00 Barnyard Buckeyes 2:00 Kountry Magic 1:00 Be All You Can Be 9:00 Lucky Lopers 9:00 Blue Ribbon 1:00 Mud Crew 11:00 Born Country 2:00 Oldtown Gang 2:00 Born in a Barn 9:00 P.V. Hustlers 3:00 Bubble Gum Gang 4:00 Panther Power 10:00 Buckskin Ramblers 3:00 Peacemakers 11:00 Buckskin Stitchers & 2:00 Ragged Ridge Ramblers Mixers 1:00 Busy Beavers 1:00 RC Gang 11:00 Clarksburg Jolly Beef 2:00 Ross County Round Up Feeders 2:00 Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 9:00 Ruff & Tuff 2:00 Clever Clovers 2:00 Sizzle Stirrups 11:00 Clover Bees 1:00 Seed Planters 3:00 Clover Clan 10:00 The Rascals 11:00 Concord Blue Ribbon 10:00 The Spirit Gang 11:00 Country Freebirds split 1:00 T-N-T Pantry Panic) 2:00 Country Freebirds (split 2:00 Turnback Pantry Panic) 9:00 Country Kids 9:00 Ultimate Survivors 3:00 Deerfield Happy Helpers 9:00 We Feed 'Em Well 3:00 Clothing, Textiles, and Quilting Project Judging Tips Know your project requirements and what you need to bring to judging along with completed Fashion Revue info form. Be prepared to wear your outfit. Changing rooms will be available To receive a fair premium, the outfit that you assemble for judging must be on display in the Jr. Fair Building at Fair. Fashion Revue July 12, 6:00 Unioto School Arrive by 5:30 PM. Dressing rooms will be available. 1. Loungewear 2. Look Great for Less 3. Creative Costumes 4. Accessories for Teens 5. Sew for Others 6. Embellish 7. Active Sportswear 8. Tops for Tweens 9. Clothing for Middle School 10. Shopping Savvy 11. Sundresses & Jumpers 12. Dress Up Outfit 13. Designed by Me 14. Sew Fun 15. Quilt the Best Better & You Can Quilt Dirt Don t Hurt 4:00 We're Growin & Showin 9:00 Discovery 2:00 Work to Win 9:00 Elite Eagles 10:00 FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

10 Contacting Potential Livestock Buyers Our Junior Fair receives tremendous community support during the Livestock Sales. It s important that we are courteous to our buyers! DO: Contact people/businesses you know Invite them to the auction to bid and consider purchasing an animal, not my animal Share that they will receive recognition in the Fair Book Give the buyer the date and time of the auction Tell new bidders to call the Chris Hooks, Sale Committee President for further information or visit their Facebook Page: Ross County Jr. Fair Sale Committee Thank all your bidders! Send a personalized written thank you note Send another thank you note to last year s bidders with an invite to this year s sale. DO NOT: Solicit buyers during sale at fair Pressure anyone into buying your animal Ask a buyer to add money to a check NOTE: Buyers receive lots of requests to purchase animals, so be polite and show your appreciation to every contact. Keep in mind, it s the bid that counts, not the buy! Saturday Fair Awards August 11, 10:00 AM The top awards in the project areas of: General, Clothing, Nutrition, and Family & Consumer Sciences are selected during pre-fair judging. These are called Judges Choice Awards and are presented to the Top 10% in each project area. Plaques for all of the Judges Choice recipients are displayed in the Jr. Fair Building during the fair, and then presented during the Saturday awards program at the Bandstand. You will be notified if you will be receiving one of these exceptional awards. Additional awards presented on Saturday: Beef Clean Stall, Dairy Fitting, Horse Awards (state fair qualifiers, clean stall, Horseman), Bake Revue, Outstanding Nutritionist, Outstanding Clothing projects, Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor, Outstanding Beef Exhibitor Non-Market Livestock Fair Entry Forms July 15- Entries Due Breeding sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and guinea pig projects require Non-Market Livestock Forms (often referred to as breeding slips) to be turned in for fair registration. Any animals coming to the fair except market animals are required to complete a Non-Market Livestock Entry form. These forms are available in June from the Extension office or your advisor. All forms must have the complete info for each animal (including date of birth, ID, scrapie ID, and breed) in order to be entered and shown at the fair. Quality Assurance Last QA in Ross County May 5:00 PM Quality assurance meetings are mandatory for anyone taking a lactating or meat project. Please contact the Extension office to sign up. There is a make-up QA being offered June 6:00 PM for $20 for in and out of county youth. Livestock Tags Market steers, market lambs, market goats and market hogs all receive tags pre-fair. Your animal must have their tag. If a tag is lost or broken, call the office at immediately. Please try to locate the tag and keep it. Have the animal tag number ready when you call in to be put on a re-tag list. Showman of Showmen Winning showman from each of the following species (by age division) will be eligible to participate in this contest at the end of fair. See Fairbook for more details. Large Animals: Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Horse Small Animals: Pygmy goat, Rabbits, Poultry, Cavies FAMILY HOTLINE 10 Ross County Extension

11 Skillathon 2018 Tuesday, July Fairgrounds or Saturday, July Fairgrounds *All animal exhibitors are required to participate in Skillathon in order to show/sell at the Ross County Jr. Fair There are TWO date options to attend. Horse Skillathon is held separately. **Plan to attend your club s assigned times. Study guides are available online for every species-- every question that could be asked is covered on these study guides! CLUB 7/10 7/21 CLUB 7/10 7/21 CLUB 7/10 7/21 4-H Dog Lovers 5:30 10:30 Country Freebirds 4:00 9:00 Oldtown Gang 6:30 11:30 Adena Hustlers 6:30 11:30 Country Kids 4:00 9:00 P.V. Hustlers 5:30 10:30 Against the Grain 6:00 11:00 Deerfield Happy Helpers 6:30 11:30 Panther Power 6:30 11:30 All 4 One 6:30 11:30 Definite Doers 5:30 10:30 Peacemakers 5:00 10:00 All American Achievers 5:30 10:30 Dirt Don't Hurt 5:30 10:30 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 6:30 11:30 Amazing Country Kids 4:30 9:30 Discovery 6:00 11:00 RC Gang 5:30 10:30 American Made 6:00 11:00 Elite Eagles 5:00 10:00 Ross Cty. Rnd Up 5:00 10:00 American Rednecks 4:00 9:00 FFA 4:30 9:30 Ruff & Tuff 5:00 10:00 Barnyard Buckeyes 6:00 11:00 Farmtastic 4-Her's 6:00 11:00 Saddle Blazers 6:00 11:00 Barnyard Buddies 6:30 11:30 Four Seasons 5:30 10:30 Seed Planters 6:00 11:00 Be All You Can Be 4:30 9:30 Frogtown Thrifters 4:30 9:30 Sew & So Clovers 5:30 10:30 Blue Ribbon 6:00 11:00 Gone Country 5:30 10:30 Sizzle Stirrups 5:30 10:30 Boots N Bows 4:00 9:00 Granny's Bunch 5:00 10:00 Super Kids 6:00 11:00 Born Country 6:00 11:00 Hallsville Friendly Neighbors 4:30 9:30 The Rascals 4:30 9:30 Born in a Barn 4:00 9:00 Hare and Livestock Raisers 4:30 9:30 The Spirit Gang 5:00 10:00 Bubble Gum Gang 5:30 10:30 Hooves, Hares & Hens 4:00 9:00 Tip of Cty 5:30 10:30 Buckskin Ramblers 6:30 11:30 Huntsmen Hillbillies 6:00 11:00 T-N-T 4:00 9:00 Busy Beavers 5:00 10:00 Jefferson Livestock 4:30 9:30 Turnback 5:30 10:30 Clarksburg Jolly Beef Feeders 6:00 11:00 Jr. Livestock Growers 4:00 9:00 Ultimate Survivors 4:30 9:30 Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 6:00 11:00 Just 4 Fun 4:30 9:30 Walk, Trot Canter 5:00 10:00 Clever Clovers 6:30 11:30 Kountry Magic 6:00 11:00 We Feed 'Em 5:00 10:00 Clover Bees 5:00 10:00 Lope, Rattle & Roll 6:00 11:00 We're Grown 4:30 9:30 Clover Clan 5:30 10:30 Lucky Lopers 4:00 9:00 Work to Win 4:00 9:00 Concord Blue Ribbon 4:00 9:00 Mud Crew 6:00 11:00 Zane Trail 5:00 10:00 Copperas Cats 6:00 11:00 Nutty Buddies 5:00 10:00 Skillathon Awards Completion- All exhibitors must participate in Skillathon in order to show/sell. No minimum score is required in order to show/sell but we do hope exhibitors try their best. Activity Voucher- All exhibitors who earn a 75% or better on their Skillathon will receive an Activity Voucher that can be cashed in during the fair in addition to their three Project Vouchers. Premier Skillathon Same time as Animal Skillathon both days Test your knowledge of all livestock species! This optional contest is open to youth ages (as of January 1). Members will complete one intermediate level station in every species Skillathon. This will test exhibitors general knowledge or application of knowledge of the 10 species listed below. There will be a booth by the Sale Arena to pick up a score card and exhibitors will proceed to rotate through every barn to complete the assigned stations. Winners: 1 st place- $300, 2 nd place $150, 3 rd place- $75 provided ((SPONSOR NEEDED)). Refer to Intermediate level study guide sections. Species include: Beef Dairy Dogs Cavies Poultry Goats Rabbits Horses Sheep Swine. FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

12 Why is Skillathon Important? Attractive fun posts are shared all the time on social media about why 4-H makes youth better people how does Skillathon fit in that formula? 1) You learned how to clearly talk about what you know. 2) You learned to use resources to find answers to questions. 3) You learned to lose with grace and dignity. 4) You learned to be a role model. 5) You learned how to meet a deadline. 6) You learned that practice makes perfect. 7) You learned that doing things correctly takes time and effort. 8) You learned organization. 9) You learned how your actions impact your food. 10) You learned not to be afraid of trying new things. *Modified from: h-makes-better-person/ Study Guides: Read Them! Literally everything you need to know for Skillathon is listed in your species study guide! Check them out on the Skillathon website which offers details about how Skillathon will run, other study tips, and each species complete study guide! These are your go-to to be successful in Skillathon and earn your Activity Voucher! Good Luck! All guides will be uploaded by May 2, Don t forget! Exhibitors must bring their livestock record to Skillathon. These will only be partially completed by the time Skillathon arrives (you still have a few weeks and important steps left). Spring Tag-In Goats, Sheep, and Hogs will be tagged in at the Ross County Fairgrounds May 12 from 8 AM -11 AM and May 14 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Goats/Sheep will enter Gate 1 and proceed to the Beef Barn for tagging and weighing. Hogs will enter Gate 2 and proceed to the Show Arena for tagging. All species will exit Gate 3. If you are bringing more than one species, order doesn t matter. You will go through one specie tag-in and then circle out through the fairgrounds and get back in line for the next specie needed. Please follow signs and be patient FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

13 *NEW* LIVESTOCK MOVE IN TIME CHANGE ALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE IN PLACE IN BARNS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS BY 4:00 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, NO EXCEPTIONS. DUNF FORMS All market poultry, market steer, market hog, market lamb, market goat, dairy goat and dairy cattle livestock projects must complete Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF) certifying their animals are drug free. These are required to be turned in completed (all correct boxes checked, specie circled). Forms must be presented prior to weigh-in. Some species will be required to turn in at registration on Saturday. Incomplete forms = no show/no sale. State laws require all market animals be drug-free on the date of show, sale and slaughter. This includes residue from drugs and medicated feeds. If your animal is treated during the fair for any approved reason, you must submit a new DUNF. FAIR VET During fair check-in, the Senior Fair Board provides Veterinarians to inspect animals coming in. If your animal needs a Vet during the fair, it is the exhibitor s responsibility to contact and pay for a Vet s service. All Vet s must be approved by the fair vet on call before providing care. KEEPING IT CLEAN! Keeping your animal s pen clean during the fair is your responsibility. It s important for the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone including your animal. Here are some barn rules you need to know: Clean animal pens out daily. No tack, show boxes, feed, bedding, etc. will be permitted in any livestock pens. This allows better air movement. Special areas will be designated for tack in the hog, sheep, and goat barns. Make room for everyone keep your things neat & compact. Do not leave water buckets or pans in pens. It creates a mess. Instead, water your livestock several times each day. Hogs should have a PVC waterer. All stalls must be cleaned out by Sunday, August 12 at 12:00 noon or you will be ineligible to exhibit an animal the following year. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS At the fairgrounds, all livestock must go through a veterinarian check at the gate. Animals should be displayed in a way as to be easily seen. Blankets and other coverings must be removed prior to the vet check. Any animal having problems such as ringworm or warts must be taken care of prior to fair. Health papers are only required for dogs coming to the Jr. Fair Dog Show. It is your responsibility to take good care of your animal prior to and during the fair. If your quality of care doesn t meet Ross County Senior Fair Board standards, you will be dismissed and not allowed to exhibit livestock the following year. STALLS & PENS No stall/pen changes will be permitted without special permission granted from the specie Jr. Fair Superintendent. See rule under the Jr. Fair Livestock Rules in the Fair Book for details. This applies to designated club/aisle tack areas as well. SHOW TACK NO tack is to be removed from the Sheep, Swine, or Goat Barns before 12 noon on the last Saturday of the fair. NO VEHICLES/ TRUCKS/TRAILERS are to line up around the barns before 12 noon on the last Saturday. NO VEHICLES are to be between the goat/sheep barn and hog barn. FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

14 Get Your Premium $$$ at the Fair The Ross County Senior Fair Board distributes premium money to 4-H and FFA members for up to 3 projects each and for top place in certain Junior Fair activities. This money serves as a thank you for your participation and exhibition of projects at the fair. It is not meant as a project reimbursement. Thanks Senior Fair Board, that s a nice reward for our members! Here s how Premiums work: When your project is judged, you will receive a project voucher, based on your grade, to redeem at the fair for your premium money. Vouchers will be void if your project is not exhibited at the fair per project requirements in your club booth or miscellaneous area. Write your name and project on the voucher and put it in a safe place. You may redeem a maximum of three (3) 4-H Project Vouchers. Note: you may receive more than 3 project vouchers. Pay attention to the dollar amount and select the 3 you wish to redeem. Take vouchers to the Ticket Booth inside the Jr. Fair Building during the booth hours printed on the vouchers and get your cash. Vouchers must be redeemed at the Fair. If your judging is before the fair, it is your responsibility to bring the voucher to the fair to redeem. Activity Vouchers are awarded as prizes during certain Jr. Fair events and must be redeemed using the same process. You may cash all Activity Vouchers that you receive. Vouchers cannot be replaced and should be redeemed by you personally. Voucher Terms It s very important to know the difference and keep track of your vouchers! Project Vouchers: these are received at your project judging and are based on your project grade. You can redeem no more than 3 project vouchers. Activity Vouchers: these are received as a special award (i.e. showmanship, Skillathon, bake revue, style show, light horse selection, etc.) You can redeem every activity voucher you earn! NOTE: Exception with Vouchers Horse Showmanship is required in order to receive a project grade/voucher so this will count towards your 3 maximum project vouchers Policies for Livestock Sales & Checks Livestock Sale checks will be MAILED to sellers (exhibitors) no later than the last Saturday in September, provided payment has been received from buyer. All other checks will be mailed as they are received by the Sale Committee. Do not call the Extension office or your buyer to check if payment has been made. For information on the Ross County Jr. Fair Sale you can go to their Facebook: Ross County Jr. Fair Sale Committee. FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

15 RABBIT PROJECTS PRE-FAIR June 20 6:00 8:00 PM - Tattooing & Fairgrounds June 23 9 a.m. 12 noon - Tattooing & Fairgrounds All Market Rabbits must be weighed and tattooed All breeding rabbits must be tattooed for identification. If your rabbits are not already tattooed, you may bring them to the market rabbit weigh-in All rabbits should arrive in cages (not pet crates/laundry baskets) July 15 Deadline Homegrown Rabbit Certificates due to the Extension office (Market Rabbits only) Non-Market Livestock Entry must be in the Extension Office in order to take Breeding Rabbits to the fair (Breeding and Fancy Rabbits) Market Rabbits tattooing cards are the entries for the Jr. Fair. Clinic July 26 6:00-7:30 Fairgrounds FAIR WEEK FIRST SATURDAY 10:00 AM 4:00 PM - Weigh-In All Market Rabbits must be weighed by assigned time to be eligible for show and sale. No re-weighs. Only 2 rabbits will be weighed and caged. Extra rabbits must be taken home. SUNDAY 6:00 PM - Jr. Fair members Showmanship Clinic MONDAY 9:00 AM - Showmanship Pre-registration is required. Tables will be at the fair rabbit weigh-in on Saturday and until 7:00 PM on Sunday WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - Judging LAST SATUDAY Sale following the steer and poultry sales (approximately 11:00 AM) Note: If a member has light or heavy-weight rabbits, those rabbits will NOT sell at the Rabbit Sale on Saturday of the fair, but will be compensated. Light and heavy-weight rabbits are NOT allowed to go home. **Please check the purple requirements sheet in your project book for additional info.** CLUB 6/20 6/23 CLUB 6/20 6/23 CLUB 6/20 6/23 Against the Grain 6:00 9:00 Born Country 6:40 10:00 Tip of the County 7:00 10:30 Blue Ribbon 6:00 9:00 Bubble Gum Gang 6:40 10:00 T-N-T 7:00 10:30 Boots N Bows 6:00 9:00 Buckskin Ramblers 6:40 10:00 American Rednecks 7:20 11:00 Country Kids 6:00 9:00 Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 6:40 10:00 Barnyard Buckeyes 7:20 11:00 Definite Doers 6:00 9:00 Clover Bees 6:40 10:00 Concord Blue Ribbon 7:20 11:00 Farmtastic 4-Her s 6:00 9:00 Copperas Cats 6:40 10:00 Jr. Livestock Growers 7:20 11:00 Gone Country 6:00 9:00 Elite Eagles 6:40 10:00 The Spirit Gang 7:20 11:00 Hooves, Hares & Hens 6:00 9:00 We re Growin & Showin 6:40 10:00 Ultimate Survivors 7:20 11:00 Mud Crew 6:00 9:00 All American Achievers 7:00 10:30 Work to Win 7:20 11:00 Nutty Buddies 6:00 9:00 Amazing Country Kids 7:00 10:30 Be All You Can Be 7:40 11:30 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 6:00 9:00 American Made 7:00 10:30 Clever Clovers 7:40 11:30 Sizzle Stirrups 6:00 9:00 Country Freebirds 7:00 10:30 Clark. Jolly Bf. Fed. 7:40 11:30 Super Kids 6:00 9:00 Granny s Bunch 7:00 10:30 Dirt Don t Hurt 7:40 11:30 We Feed Em Well 6:00 9:00 Huntsmen Hillbillies 7:00 10:30 Frogtown Thrifters 7:40 11:30 Zane Trail 6:00 9:00 Jefferson Livestock 7:00 10:30 Peacemakers 7:40 11:30 Busy Beavers 6:20 9:30 Just 4 Fun 7:00 10:30 RC Gang 7:40 11:30 Clover Clan 6:20 9:30 Lope, Rattle & Roll 7:00 10:30 Ross Cty Round-Up 7:40 11:30 Deerfield Happy Helpers 6:20 9:30 Lucky Lopers 7:00 10:30 Ruff & Tuff 7:40 11:30 Discovery 4-H 6:20 9:30 Oldtown Gang 7:00 10:30 Seed Planters 7:40 11:30 Hallsville Friendly Ngbr. 6:20 9:30 P.V. Hustlers 7:00 10:30 The Rascals 7:40 11:30 Hare and Livestock Raisers 6:20 9:30 Panthers Power 7:00 10:30 Turnback 7:40 11:30 All 4 One 6:40 10:00 Sew & So Clover 7:00 10:30 FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

16 CAVY/GUINEA PIG PROJECTS PRE-FAIR July 15 - Non-Market Livestock Fair Entry due in the Extension office. FAIR WEEK Sunday 6:00 PM - Showmanship Clinic- Fairgrounds Small Animal Arena Monday 9:00 AM (Check in 7:30-8:00 AM) - Showmanship Contest- You must pre-register for this event during the Saturday rabbit weigh-in and until Sunday at 7:00 PM. Wednesday 8:30 AM (Check in 7:30-8:00 AM)- Project judging- a detailed show schedule will be posted in the Rabbit Building on Tuesday evening. NOTE: Cavies do NOT stay at the fair. Members bring their cavy on the show day. You must provide your own cage and supplies; pen will not be provided. POULTRY PROJECTS PRE-FAIR June 13 12:00 7:00 PM -Market Chick pick-up Day ***SOMETIMES CHANGES DEPENDING ON HATCHERY - STAY TUNED!*** July 15 - Non-Market Livestock Fair Entry due in the Extension office. FAIR WEEK First Saturday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Poultry check-in All Jr. Fair Poultry (Market, Production, Fancy, Ducks & Turkeys) must be checked in and caged 6:30 PM Market Chickens Mandatory weigh-in Monday 4:00 PM - Judging Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Production and Fancy Chickens. Showmanship will follow. Tuesday 8:30 AM - Judging Market Poultry Last Saturday - Market chicken sale following the steer sale **Please check the purple requirements sheet in your project book for additional info. CATTLE PROJECTS PRE-FAIR June 30 7:00 AM 12:00 Fairgrounds - Hoof trimming FAIR WEEK Sunday 12:00 noon - Beef Team Fitting & Showing Contest 5:00 PM - Steer Weigh-in/Feeder calf weigh-in will follow 9:15 Livestock Show Arena All beef exhibitor and parents meeting Monday 8:00 AM - Dairy Show Junior and open cattle will be judged together in breed classes Thursday 8:00 AM - All Jr. Fair Beef shows, includes: Market Steers, Beef Showmanship, and Beef Breeding Last Saturday 9:00 AM Market Steer Sale 12:00 noon Animals in the cattle barn will be released **Please check the purple requirements sheet in your project book for additional info. FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

17 SWINE PROJECTS FAIR WEEK Sunday 7:00 AM - Swine weigh-in. Hogs must weigh between 220 and 290 pounds or they will only show in Showmanship classes and sell at current market price for their respective weight. Tuesday 8:00 AM Market Hog Show Wednesday 8:00 AM Swine Showmanship Thursday 6:00 PM Swine Sale **Please check the purple requirements sheet in your project book for additional info. *NEW* EXHIBITORS must register the number of Market Hogs being exhibited at the fair through an online registration process that requires ear tag numbers by July 15. Tag numbers reflect sex of the market hog. Registration will be accepted at: go.osu.edu/2018markethogpens OPEN SWINE SHOW August Fairgrounds This show will be open to gilts and barrows. Pigs may arrive any time after 6:00 AM Friday; weigh-in will run from 1:00 PM 3:00 PM. The show will begin at 6:00 PM. This will be a non-terminal show, however, any pig that that has a Ross County Fair ear tag, the tag will be removed and not be permitted to return on Saturday. Entry fee will be $10/pig paid the day of the show. Prize money will be awarded. Interested exhibitors should pre-register by July 15th Questions? Tristen Carter NOTE: The Jr. Fair Hair Rule Policy applies to this contest. HORSE PROJECTS PRE-FAIR Due by June 1: Horse I.D. & Registration Permission to Participate Form Stall Reservations must be turned in by your advisor. *No stall reservation If you fail to get this info to your advisor and no stall reservation is made, you will have to trailer your horse daily to the shows. First Year Project Members must complete the Equine Safety & Ethics Program (horse QA) requirements with a parent/guardian and submit documentation to the Extension office. You will not be able to take your horse to the fair if you do not complete the Equine Safety & Ethics Program. June 23 10:00 AM PAS State Qualifier There is no entry fee but members must pre-register on a separate PAS registration form by May 15. Forms are available at ross.osu.edu. July 1 Jr. Fair Horse Show Entry due August 2 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 4-H Skillathon Participation counts towards Horseman Awards. Bring your 4-H Horse project and/or record book that is specified in the project guidelines, completed to date. FAIR WEEK First Saturday All horses must be on the fairgrounds between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

18 GOAT PROJECTS Pygmy Goats- can use microchipping as an approved form of identification a universal microchip reader will be available during fair. PRE-FAIR May 15 County, Bred, Born, and Raised Market Goat certificates signed by the breeder due to the Extension office. July 15 Fair entry forms for Breeding projects (Meat, Dairy, Pgymy) must be turned in to the Extension office. All goats must be dehorned with the exception of breeding meat goats. Many market goats are Boer/crossbred Boer breed. Watch these animals closely for horn regrowth they may have to be dehorned more than once! For Market goats, if horn re-growth occurs, it must be able to be readily determined that the goat was dehorned and an attempt was made to keep it horns-free. A maximum 1 inch regrowth is allowed and horns must be dulled or rounded to eliminate sharp edges or points. FAIR WEEK All goats are to be checked in at the front of the barn before any goats are penned. First Saturday 8:00 PM Exhibitor Meeting 8:30 PM Market Goat Weigh-In Sunday 2:00 PM Dairy, Meat and Pygmy Goat Showmanship 6:00 PM 7:00 PM All Milking Dairy Goats must be milked out. Monday 9:00 AM Dairy and Pygmy Goat Show 4:30 PM Meat Breeding and Market Goat Show Friday Market Goat Sale following the lamb sale which begins at 6:00 PM Last Saturday 12:00 noon Breeding Goats dismissed PRE-FAIR July 15 Non-market Livestock forms due to the Extension office FAIR WEEK First Saturday By 4:00 p.m. All market sheep must be in place 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Lamb weigh-in 8:30 p.m. All breeding sheep must be brought to the verification table on the north side of the sheep barn to be verified. Monday 12:00 noon Sheep Breeding Show followed by Sheep Showmanship Wednesday 3:00 p.m. Market Lamb Show Friday 6:00 p.m. Market Lamb Sale Last Saturday 12:00 noon Breeding Sheep dismissed. Not before 12:00 noon! *All tack areas will be pre-assigned by superintendents. Stay within your designated area. **The rule for selling Market Lambs reads, Members showing two lambs will sell the two lambs as a pen. Sale order will be determined by the highest placing on your project. Each exhibitor may go through the sale ring one time. (revised 4/17/12 Ross County Sale Committee) NOTE: A pen of two is considered a project. If a member brings two lambs then they must participate in the pen of 2 class; however the member is still permitted to show each lamb individually. The single project market lamb award is a champion, NOT another Grand champion and is selected from exhibitors who s project consists of ONLY one lamb. NOTE: Only the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb and Pen of 2 Market Lambs will be placed in the Row of Champions. The Champion & Reserve Single Project animals will come back into the ring to compete for Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs; along with the 1 st place lambs who were also pens of 2. OPEN GOAT SHOW June 23 at the Ross County Fairgrounds Wether, sire, wether dam, wether goat, and showmanship classes. The Midwest Wether Goat Series website will host information about dates, rules, and registration: SHEEP PROJECTS FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

19 DOG PROJECTS DOG PROJECT PARTICPANT REQUIREMENTS In order to participate in any activity involving dogs, participants must complete Permission to Participate in Ohio 4-H Dog Activities Disclosure and Release of Claims form that was distributed in your project materials packet. Advisors should collect these forms, make copies, and then file a copy with the Extension office August 10- ID Forms and Vaccination Certificate due to Extension Office Must have 2018 Ross County/Ohio State Fair Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Certificate completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian. Be sure to list the Dog License Tag No. on the form. Vaccinations must be administered before August 10, Members will be mailed a special one-day pass for your dog s fair admission in late July if the Extension office has received your Dog Show entry. CLINICS Ross County Dog Key Leaders/Superintendents are hosting the following clinics at the Small Animal Arena to assist members with their dog projects. Participants may want to arrive at 5:30 to watch a video of the 4-H Dog Lovers training session. Please bring the project record book with you. 4/16/18@ 6:30 pm You and Your Dog 6:30 pm Showmanship 6:30 pm Obedience PROJECT SPECIFIC JUDGING Project 200 All About Dogs July Livestock Show Arena (Check General Project Judging Schedule) Project 201D-You and Your Dog July Livestock Show Arena (Check General Project Judging Schedule) You must bring your dog, your project book and dog record forms completed to date with you to judging. If you cannot attend this judging you will need to attend Early Project Judging on June 26 between 12:00-6:00 PM at the Ross County Service Center. Please refer to your project/record book for judges score sheet. Project 201O- Obedience & Project 201S- Showmanship August 10, 8:30 AM Small Animal Arena (During Dog Show) In order to show, a Jr. Fair Dog Show Entry form must be in the Extension office by 4:30 PM, on July 1. These projects require the Dog Resource Handbook. Showmanship interview questions during the show will come from specific chapters in this book. Resource Handbooks are given one per family for the life of the project. NOTE: Lists of questions used during the project interviews will be posted online: Look for questions under the Resources tab on the left of the page. DOG POSTER CONTEST July 1- Posters Due Members taking any Dog project are eligible to compete in the 2018 Ohio State Fair Dog Poster Contest. Rules and registration forms are available at the Extension office or online at The 4-H member, parent, 4-H advisor and Extension Educators must sign the entry form verifying that the 4-H member is enrolled in the project. The poster must be reviewed by the Extension Educator before they sign the entry form. Each youth must complete a 2018 Ohio State Fair Dog Show Poster Entry Form and send (or bring) the completed entry form along with poster to the OSF Dog Poster Contest, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio Posters must be postmarked or delivered by July 1. State Fair Dog Show Entries July 1- Entry Forms Due Youth entered in Dog projects are eligible to compete at the 2018 Ohio State Fair Dog Show. The 4-H member, parent, 4-H advisor and Extension Educators must sign the entry form verifying that the 4-H member is enrolled in the project. The entry forms for all Dog projects for State Fair must be postmarked by July 1, 2018, and mailed directly to the State Fair Entry Department. Send entries to Entry Department, Ohio State Fair, 717 East 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension

20 MEET OUR JR. FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS BEEF Adam Garman ( ) is a third generation farmer from Ross County where he and his family have commercial beef cattle and hay operations. Adam works for Paint Creek Farms and with the Wendt Group auction company. Adam and his wife Amy have two daughters Gabbi and Gracie. Lara Hauswirth ( ) has been a beef Superintendent for many years, resides on a small farm outside of Chillicothe. Lara, her husband, and two kids have a small herd of cattle. Chris Hooks ( ) has been a steer superintendent for 26 years, a 4-H advisor for 31 years, and was a member of 4-H in Ross County for 11 years as a youth. Chris is the President of the Ross County Jr Fair Sale Committee, and has been a committee member for 31 years. He is a member of the Concord Township Fire Department and lives in Frankfort, Ohio. David Morgan ( ) from Sunbury, Ohio has lived on a farm since He has been working with cattle and on his family farm since birth and showed in 4-H every year possible. His family still raise Polled Herefords to this day. DAIRY Christen Orebaugh Andreadis ( ) has been around livestock her entire life but did not find her true passion until a few years ago when she started to raise diary livestock. She has three wonderful children and a supportive husband. DOGS Steven Proehl ( ) is a Math Consultant for Chillicothe City Schools. He is a 30-year advisor of 4-H Dog Lovers and is also a member of the State 4-H Dog Committee. During the Ohio State Fair, he serves as Secretary of the Ohio State Junior Fair Dog Show. He is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and is active in 4-H PetPALS making visits to area nursing homes. He currently trains Goldendoodles." **Nancy Arledge ( ) not pictured. Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

21 GOATS POULTRY Tom Cryder ( ) has been a goat barn superintendent for 8 years. Tom was raised in Ross County on a dairy farm. He grew up in 4-H and loves helping the kids with their goat projects. Shawn Peterman ( ) Resident of Buckskin Twp., goat project advisor for Frogtown Thrifters 4-H club, 3rd year as Goat barn superintendent, Ross Co. representative for MidWest Wether Goat Series and cofounder of Ross Co. Boer Goat Association. Bill Speakman ( ) lives in Hallsville and has five adult children. His youngest son took market goats for 11 years; his oldest son and youngest daughter took market lambs for 11 years each. His favorite species is goats and he enjoys learning from and sharing his knowledge and experience with the youth of Ross County 4-H. Steve Smith (740) ) has been a goat barn superintendent for 22 years. Steve grew up in the Frankfort area and raised goats for a number of years. He loves helping the kids learn about how to take care of their goat projects. Mandy Causey ( ) is a 4-H alumnus, parent and volunteer for over 20 years. She is a small animal project advisor for Clever Clovers. She enjoys reading, crafts, and sewing. Some 4-H members may know her as their "lunch lady" at Unioto Elementary School. Marty Causey ( ) has been a 4-H advisor for 6+ years. He is a past shooting sports instructor. Having been involved in FFA in his younger years, Marty has continued to stay involved with agriculture as a 4-H parent and volunteer for over 10 years. He enjoys hunting and fishing and raises Dark Brahma chickens. Todd Holdren ( ) has served as a Jr. Fair Poultry Superintendent years. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Poultry Assc. and as a member of the Ohio State Fair Poultry Barn Crew. He serves as Personnel Director for the Ross-Hocking Extension Camp Association and will soon be retired as Zane Trace School Principal. Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

22 RABBITS Dottie Anderson has dedicated over 40 years as a volunteer to the Ross County 4-H programs. She has served as a Rabbit Barn Superintendent for more than 20 years of that time. She enjoys watching the youth grow and learn through their projects. She lives in Frankfort, where she also volunteers for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and Relay for Life. Gary Cochenour has been a rabbit barn superintendent for over 20 years. He became involved with rabbits when his daughters decided they would like to take a market project. He began raising White New Zealand rabbits to help provide his daughters and other 4-H members with quality market animals. He bred and sold the Grand Champion Pen of 2 during his final year as a breeder. Gary looks forward to working with the 4-H members every year!! Butch Helmick is a Superintendent of the Ross County Jr. Fair Rabbit Barn with more than 15 years of 4-H service. Butch serves as an advisor of his 4-H club, Hare & Livestock Raisers, and can be found working the Skill-a-Thon, rabbit weigh-in and tattooing events. Butch enjoys spending time with his wife, Teresa, who also helps care for their chickens and more than 100 rabbits. Courtney Hines ( ) is a former member of 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, and Jr. Fair Board. She raised rabbits throughout her 11 years as a 4-H member. She lives in Frankfort with her husband and two kids. She is excited to begin her 3rd year as a rabbit barn superintendent. Lorna McCray ( ) has been involved in the rabbit barn for 24 years. She serves as a member of the Ross County Conservation League and Ross Co. Fair Ladies Auxiliary. Additionally, she is a member of the American Legion Post 62 and Eagles Aerie 600 Auxiliary. Calee Smith ( ) is an alumina of Ross County 4-H, Adena FCCLA and FFA. During her 11 years as a 4-H member she raised rabbits with her family in Frankfort, and is currently serving her 3 rd year as a Rabbit Barn Superintendent. Calee also takes pride in serving Ross County as a volunteer Firefighter. She resides in Bainbridge with her family, where she continues to raise rabbits. David Zeigler ( ) has served 20 years as Rabbit Superintendent and on Sale Committee. He lives in the northeast part of county near Hallsville and is a1997 graduate of Zane Trace High School and a 10 year 4-H member. Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

23 SHEEP Anna Booher ( ) lives in Frankfort with 4 years experience as sheep barn superintendent. Her experience started 6 years ago with raising sheep for her children's 4-H projects. She is an LPN, Clinical Lead at Glatfelter family Medical Center as well as an LPN at National Church Residence of Chillicothe. Nick Booher ( ) lives in Frankfort with 4 years of experience as sheep barn superintendent. His experience started 6 years ago with raising sheep with his stepchildren for 4-H projects. He is employed by the Ross County Probate Court as Bailiff. Current member of Ross County Fair Sale Committee. BJ Hensley ( ) is a lifetime resident of Ross County. He has been involved with the sheep industry since he was in 4-H, and now continues with his family, wife Heidi and two daughters Halie and Grace. He is an employee of Kenworth Truck Company for the last 8 years. He also serves as an advisor for Granny s Bunch 4-H club. SWINE Melody Walters ( ) is a Ross County resident living West of Chillicothe with 16 years of experience is raising sheep for the purpose of 4-H for/with her boys Casey and Cory. She is a Health center Manager/Nurse for Glatfelter Family Medical and she also serves on the Ross County Sale Committee. Bruce Beery ( ) lives in Huntington Township and has been involved in the swine industry since the 1970 s. He showed pigs for 5 years and had two daughters show pigs in 4-H. Bruce served as a 4-H advisor for 9 years, assisting with livestock projects. He has been judging swine shows for 10 years in 7 different states and hosts a swine showmanship clinic annually. Tristen Carter ( ) has been a Swine Superintendent since He showed pigs during his years in 4-H as well as being active with the Ross County Junior Fair Board. Tristen is the owner/operator of South Central Services and is a volunteer firefighter for Concord and Huntington Townships. Tristen is married to Melissa and they have two future 4-Hers Gracie and Isaac. Mallorey Hartsock ( ) lives outside of Frankfort with her son Garrett. She showed pigs through 4-H and has continued to work with youth and their market hog projects as an advisor of Jr. Livestock Growers 4-H Club. Michael Wheeler ( ) is a lifelong resident of Ross County and currently lives on a farm in the Clarksburg area. He was a 10 year member of the Ragged Ridge Rambler 4-H club. And now, he s enjoying his time with his daughter (Mackenzie) who shows hogs in the Ohio winter circuit and the Ross County Fair. **Chris Maloy ( ) not pictured. Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

24 CLOVERBUD NEWSLETTER Hello Cloverbud We are so happy to have you in 4-H! This letter is written just for you, our Cloverbud friend. We want you to know about all the summer fun we have planned such as Cloverbud Share Day, Jr. Fair Buddies Days at the fair and 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp a camp just for kids your age. As a Cloverbud, you are a REAL member of your 4-H club. You get to meet new friends, go new places and participate in lots of activities with the rest of your group. You have taken the first step in learning about all the things there are to do in 4-H. We are looking forward to seeing you this summer around Ross County! Katie Feldhues, 4-H Extension Educator Sally Bluck, Extension Program Assistant Hello Parents Do you know why we have 4-H Cloverbuds? To promote children's healthy development- mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. To provide non-competitive, age-appropriate activities which encourage creativity and play while learning. To teach life skills of: - self-understanding (self-esteem) - social interaction (getting along with others) - decision making - learning skills (learning how to learn) - physical skills. And, working with children in the Cloverbud age group (K-2) is a lot of fun! Cloverbud age is a great time to enjoy time with your 4-H child and appreciate their energy and inquiring minds. Take advantage of the activities in this newsletter so they will long remember their Cloverbud experiences. Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

25 SUMMER FUN FOR CLOVERBUDS Cloverbud Share Day Show & Tell Thursday, July 12 9:00am 12:00pm Ross Co. Fairgrounds Jr Fair Building Cloverbud Share Day is a chance for you to show & tell us about the things you have been doing in your 4-H club. Bring along something you made at one of your 4-H meetings and show it to one of the Jr. Fair Board members. And just for coming, you will get a special Cloverbud Share Day rosette. Cloverbud Camp Saturday, June 23 9:00am 3:30pm Tar Hollow State Park 4-H Resident Camp A fantastic day for youth age 5 (and in kindergarten) age 8 to experience Tar Hollow camp. Information is in the Cloverbud Camp Gazette which was mailed to all 4-H families or at ross.osu.edu. Cloverbud campers do not need to be enrolled in 4-H, so get a friend to register with you. Deadline is June 1. The camp fee of $40.00 includes a t-shirt, lunch, snack, and all activities. Ross County Fair Jr. Fair Buddies Weekdays at the fair 10:00am Junior Fair (4-H) Building Get ready to have fun at the fair with the Junior Fair Board during Jr. Fair Buddies Days! Bring a friend because anyone who is 5 8 years can come to these FREE activities. Check in at 9:45am and hang out with us for about an hour. Monday: STEM Day #1 Tuesday: Barn Tours Wednesday: Petland Thursday: Camp Games Friday: STEM Day #2 Ross County Fair Jr. Fair Night ADVISOR S TO DO LIST Tell your 4-Hers about Cloverbud Camp. Details are in the Camp Gazette. Encourage Cloverbuds to bring their friends to the summer activities! Kids don t need to be enrolled 4-H members to participate in Cloverbud Camp or Jr. Fair Buddies Days. Remind parents about our website: ross.osu.edu Facebook: Ross County 4-H CLOVERBUD SIDEKICKS Last session until next fall is: Saturday, May 12 from 9 am 11 am at the Ross County Service Center ALL Cloverbuds welcome! THEME: ROAD TRIP ACTIVITIES: song, crafts, book, scavenger hunt, snack, pledge practice, and more! Tuesday, August 5 7:00pm Grandstand Cheer on the Outhouse Racers & Lip Sync Entertainers & Apple Pie Bidders! It s a fun evening for kids of all ages! (*Note: entrance fee $3.00/person) Family Hotline ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

26 MAY 1 Due: -Camp Scholarship Applications 2 Camp Counselor Training 5 PM 7 PM Junior Leader s Mtg. 7 PM 6 Camp Counselor Training 1 PM 5 PM 7 Jr. Fair Board Mt. 6:00 Fairgrounds Sr. Fair Board Mtg. 7:00 Fairgrounds Dog Obedience Clinic 6:30-7:30 Fairgrounds 10 Camper Round-Up 4:00 PM 7:00 RCSC 12 SPRING TAG-IN: HOGS, LAMBS & GOATS 8:00 AM 11:00 Fairgrounds Cloverbud Sidekicks 9:00 AM 11 RCSC 14 SPRING TAG-IN: HOGS, LAMBS & GOATS 5:00 PM 8:00 Fairgrounds 15 Due: -Fair Booth Request -County Bred/Born/Raised Cert. -Jr. Fair Night Contest Entries 15 Sale Committee Meeting 6:30 PM 16 Camp Counselor Training 5-7:30 RCSC 22 Generation RX 4:00 PM and 6:00 23 Make Up Ross Co. Quality Assurance 5-6:30 PM 28 Memorial Day Office Closed JUNE 1 DUE: Last day for Camp Registrations, Camp refunds and Camp scholarship money Horse Forms for Ross County Fair Friend of 4-H Nomination form Entries for Ross Co. Communications Contest 2 JTOS / Carteens 9:00 AM 12:00 noon RCSC 4 Jr. Fair Board Mtg. 6:00 Fairgrounds Sr. Fair Board Mtg. 7:00 Fairgrounds Dog Showmanship Clinic 6:30-7:30 Fairgrounds 6 State 4-H Awards 4-H Center 7 Communications Contest 6:30 Lib. Annex 12 4-H Counselor Tar Hollow 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 13 Market Chick Pick-up 12:00 noon-7:00 RCSC Senior Camp 19 Sale Committee Mtg. 6:30 RCSC 20 Last chance Quality Assurance ($20 fee) Quality Assurance must be completed Rabbit Tattoo & Weigh-in 6:00 PM-8:00 Fairgrounds DUE: Ohio State Fair entries (postmark) for o Rabbit & Poultry o Livestock o Horse production o Dog Show & Agility 23 Ross County PAS Horse Show JTOS / Carteens 9:00 AM 12:00 noon RCSC Cloverbud Day Tar Hollow Rabbit Tattoo & Weigh-in 9:00 AM 12:00 noon 24 Tar Hollow Open House 26 Early Project Judging 12:00 PM 6:00 RCSC 29-July 1 Jr. Shooting Sports Canters Cave 30 Hoof Trimming 7:00 AM- Fairgrounds 30-July 3 Junior Camp JULY 1 DUE: Dog Entries for Ross County Jr. Fair Horse Show Entries for Ross County Jr. Fair Creative Writing projects turned in to Extension Office Fair Queen & King Contestant applications Ohio State Fair Scholarship Applications Ohio State Jr. Fair Entries for Dog Poster Contest 4 Independence Day Office Closed 8-13 Sr. Shooting Sports Canters Cave 13 Family Game Night 6:00 PM 9:00 RCSC 9 OSF Horse PAS registration deadline 10 -FCS Project Judging RCSC *refer to club schedule* -Skillathon 4:00pm-7:00 Fairgrounds 12 -General Project Judging Day *refer to club schedule* -Fashion Revue 6:00 PM 15 DUE: Non-market livestock forms Home Grown Rabbit entries Member completions 17 Sale Committee meeting 6:30 RCSC 21 -Skillathon (Make-up) 9:00 AM 12 noon 22 State Fair Rep. s Meeting 1:30 RCSC Jr. Fair Royalty Interviews 23 Lip Sync & Outhouse race Fairgrounds 24 Safe Sitter Class 25-Aug. 5 Ohio State Fair 26 Rabbit Clinic 6:00 pm 7:30 RCSC AUGUST 1 Jr. Fair Board Fairgrounds Clean-up Day 2 Horse Skillathon 6:00 PM 8:00 Fairgrounds 2-4 Clubs Decorate Booths 8:00 AM 8:00 PM 4 ALL Livestock Move-in before 4 PM 4-11 Ross County Fair 5 Rabbit Clinic 6:00 Fairgrounds 25 JTOS/Carteens 9:00 AM 12 RCSC SEPTEMBER 1 DUE: Achievement Packet Orders Jr. Fair Board Applications Halloween Campout Registrations FAMILY HOTLINE Ross County Extension