The Informer. Harvey County 4-H Happenings February, H Club Days

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1 The Informer Harvey County 4-H Happenings February, 2017 K-State Research and Extension, Harvey County 4-H Club Days The Harvey County 4-H Club Days will be held on February 4 th, 2017, 8:45 AM at Chisholm Middle School in Newton, KS. Judging Activities No Pre-Registration needed! Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Judging: 8:45 a.m.-noon Horticulture Judging: 8:45 a.m.- Noon Invite friends and family to attend the H Club Day! Many Harvey County, McPherson County and Marion County 4-H ers will be performing in various events. From Tae Kwan Do to piano, dance, or even impromptu speaking, 4-H ers will demonstrate their many talents and abilities. This event is open to the public. Exchange Meeting- Skating Rink Rendezvous Center in Newton. In January, the Walton Willing Workers and the Macon Lakers 4-H Clubs hosted their annual 4-H Club Exchange Meeting. These two clubs had a great time skating, snacking, and meeting fellow Harvey County 4-H ers at Starlight Skating Exchange Meetings are held to encourage 4-H ers to get to know fellow county 4-H Members and see how other clubs operate! H Club Exchange: Hesston, Burrton, and Halstead Cloverleaf Lucky 13 and Sedgwick Sunflowers Walton and Macon Lakers 4-H PROJECT DAY 4-H Project Days is excited to partner with local florist, Designs by John for a February Floral Design workshop! Participants will learn floral design techniques and create a corsage to take home. When: Saturday, Feb. 18 th, 11:00 a.m.- 12:30pm Where: Designs by John floral shop, 115 W 5th St, Newton, KS Who: Any youth ages 7-18, Parents are asked to accompany youth under 15 Cost: $10 per participant Registration: To sign-up, hannaha@ksu.edu or call (316) or register at the Extension Office by Mon. February H Unmanned Aerial Systems Experience What: 4-H Unmanned Aerial Systems Experience When: Friday, March 31, at 4 p.m., through Saturday, April 1, 4 p.m. Where: Kansas 4-H Cosmosphere Who: Youth ages All youth must have a designated chaperone to attend (can be parent, grandparent, relative, guardian) Registration: Cost is $110* per participant and chaperone, register online by March 16th: Registration includes three meals, two breaks, and an overnight stay. Program topics include: a UAS flying challenge inside the Cosmosphere, an outside UAS demonstration (weather permitting), FAA regulations and compliance of registering private and commercial UAS s, guest speakers, UAS applications in agriculture, military and commercial uses, fixed and rotor wings UAS s, remote control basics, plus much more. *Harvey County 4-H Development Fund Event Scholarship applications are available for this event and are due by March 3 rd, Scholarship forms are available on our website at: events/index.html.

2 DISCOVERY DAYS May 31- June 3 rd, 2017, K-State Campus in Manhattan, KS: This one-of-a-kind overnight camp gives all youth ages an opportunity to explore 4-H projects, gain leadership and communication skills, and experience K-State's campus. 4-H membership is not required. Cost is $215* base price (many classes have additional fees). Registration is not yet available. Visit for more details. SUNNY HILLS 4-H CAMP June 24-27th, 2017, Rock Springs, Junction City, KS: Open to youth who have completed 3 rd -7 th grade. Campers will ride horses, go canoeing, hike the trails and jump in the pool. Your camper will sing songs by the campfire, make crafts and meet new friends. Transportation will not be provided to this camp. Cost is $200* per camper. Registration will be available at a later date. COUNTY DAY CAMP July 11 th, 2017, Newton, KS: This one-day camp experience is open to any youth who has completed kindergarten-sixth grade. Campers will be led by 4-H Junior Leader counselors and enjoy activities, crafts, and swimming at the Newton Municipal Pool. Registration and cost have not yet been set. *Harvey County 4-H Development Fund Scholarship Applications are accepted for this event. This application is available on our website at: index.html. WANTED: Sunny Hills Camp Counselors June 23-27, 2017, Rock Springs, Junction City, KS: Teens who have finished Sophomore year of high school are eligible to apply to be a camp counselor. Counselors serve as a leader for 7-8 campers ranging from 3 rd -7 th grade. Create friends and memories that will last a lifetime! There is no cost to attend camp as a counselor. Applications will be out at a later date. CAMPFERENCE June 27-30th, 2017, Rock Springs, Junction City, KS This event is for youth ages (as of Jan. 1, 2017). Participants will experience the feel of a conference while enjoying camp activities. Transportation will not be provided to this conference. However, carpooling will be encouraged. Cost* and registration has not yet been set. 4-H Development Fund Scholarship: This scholarship application is available for any active Harvey County 4-H er and is meant to be used for county, regional and state 4-H events which have costs associated to them. Scholarship amounts and due dates vary for each event. This application is available on our website at: index.html Scholarship Application Due Dates: Unmanned Aerial Systems- Due March 3rd, 2017 Discovery Days- Due April 7th, 2017 Sunny Hills 4-H Camp, Campference, and Sewing Camp- Due May 5th, 2017.

3 KSU Animal Leadership Academy, June Students from across the country with an interest in the livestock industry and related careers can apply now for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences Leadership Academy. The academy is an intensive four-day educational experience designed to enhance the leadership skills and animal science knowledge of students in ninth through 12th grades. Hosted by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council, the academy s goal is to develop young leaders within the livestock industry and prepare them for a successful future in this field. The program s itinerary will feature interactive workshops, tours and faculty mentor time with animal science professors. Industry leaders will also join the participants frequently to share their knowledge and expertise. Throughout the week, participants will work in teams to evaluate current events within the animal science industry and educate others. This experience will culminate with team presentations and a closing reception on Saturday morning. The program also focuses on developing personal leadership skills through workshops and activities. Only 20 students will be accepted to ensure individualized attention from counselors, professors and industry leaders. Participants will stay on campus in university housing with program staff for the duration of the event. $50 deposit to reserve a space. The Livestock and Meat Industry Council generously provides all other sponsorships. Please contact academy director Sharon Breiner with questions at sbreiner@ksu.edu or H ONLINE ENROLLMENT Re-Enroll in 4-H Now We are 4 months into the H Year. If you have not reenrolled you or your family online, you may be missing out on valuable 4-H information and opportunities! All 4-H Families: To reenroll, enter your information on the secure national website (listed above) for the H year, which began October 1 st, Sign-in with your address and password from previous years. (If you have forgotten your password, ask the website to send it to you). Please be sure to fill out the participation form/health record. Community and Project Leaders: To reenroll yourself as a leader, please log in to the secure national website (listed above). If you are entering children, enroll them and continue to add yourself as a leader. If you do not have children in 4-H, enter yourself as a family in the system. Additionally, please complete the Volunteer Screening Renewal form, located at h/volunteers.html. No internet? Try your local library or give our office a call at (316) to set up a time for you to enroll on a computer here. 4-H AGES -Youth may join as a a full 4-H member if they are Age 7 before January 1st of the current 4-H Year (2017). Youth who turn 19 before January 1of the current 4-H year (2017) are not eligible to be in 4-H. To be a Cloverbud you must be 5 or 6 years old before January 1, 2017 (current year).

4 HUNTER SAFETY COURSE Kansas Hunter Safety Traditional Course taught by certified instructor, Noel Pollard When: Friday, March 10 th 6-9pm and Saturday, March 11 th 8am-5pm (must attend both days) Where: Harvey County 4-H Building, 800 W. 1 st St. Newton, KS Who: Youth and Adults ages 11 and up can become certified. Youth under 11 may register to attend the course, but cannot take the test for certification. (Parents are encouraged to attend with all youth) Registration: For more information and registration, visit WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATIONS If we need to cancel a meeting, we try to notify via , phone calls if there is time, and post on our Facebook page, etc. We will also leave cancellations on our regular number (316) which goes to an answering machine after hours. But...if you have NOT re-enrolled for this year or marked a project you want to enroll in, you may not get the or call DATES 4-H Club Days Feb. 4 Project Day, Floral Design Feb. 18 Citizenship in Action Feb Lady Cat Basketball, Manhattan February 11 State Ambassador Training Feb Beef Weigh Day Feb. 25 Home & Garden Show March Spring Beef Fitting Clinic March 18 Spring Beef Show March 25 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Experience March31 April 1 Sheep, Swine and Goat Weigh In May 5 Discovery Days May 30-June 2 District Horse Show, Hutchinson June 19 Camp Counselor Training June 23 Sunny Hills 4-H Camp June Campference June Harvey County Day Camp July 11 4-H Supporter s Picnic July 18 Harvey County Fair August 4-8 Kansas State Fair Sept 8-17 Kansas Jr. Livestock Show Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Meetings Locations Hv Co. Courthouse (CH) 800 N Main, Newton, Use front doors (Rooms are in the Basement) CR=Community Rooms, Hv Co. Courthouse Extension Office Closed Monday, February 20 Presidents Day EMR=Extension Mtg Room, Hv Co Courthouse 4-H Building & Livestock Barn, Fair Grounds =Athletic Park, 800 W 1st, Newton

5 PROJECT NEWS AND MEETINGS AMBASSADORS Leader: Gail Lanier Phone: (316) JUNIOR LEADERS Leader: Hannah Anderson Phone: (316) BEEF NEWS Leader: Barbara Roux Phone: (620) BEEF CLIPPING CLINIC March 18, 10 AM, Livestock Building, Fair Grounds. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend. (If numbers are low, we will not be able to offer this clinic). Calves can be brought and worked in the show arena. If you would like to wash before the clinic, let the office know when you register so that doors can be opened at 9:00 a.m. Register by calling the extension office or ing by March 13 th, Spring Beef Show March 25, Harvey County Fairgrounds Watch for flyer of info & to contact sponsors. State Ambassador Training February 24 & 25, Rock Springs 4-H Center No February meeting- We will have several March activities! Be sure to join the private Facebook group, Harvey County 4-H Junior Leaders to stay up-to-date with everything. Service Project: We are collecting nonperishable food items for the Salvation Army. Bring your donations to the office by March 17 th! Home and Garden Show: Saturday, March 11 th at the Armory building. Sign up to help with the 4-H Kids Craft from 1-4 p.m. Spring Beef Show Concessions: Saturday, March 25 th. Save the date! Watch your for a sign-up sheet. Spring Fun Night: Aviate Trampoline Park- Date is TBD LOCATION CHANGE! WEIGH DAY SATURDAY, February 25 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM -Market Steers & Market Heifers 6307 N Hillside, Jim Brubacher Farm Directions: Hillside and Walton Rd (60th) north on Hillside, west side of road. Enter south drive, south side of round top. We will be using single animal scales under the chute, processing will be done in one location. In order to show at the county fair YOU MUST weigh & tag at weigh day, Feb. 25; or call the office & make alternate arrangements BEFORE weigh day. All Steers & Market Heifers must be weighed, tagged & breed identified at weigh day. If you cannot bring your animal, please try to get someone else to bring your animals to be weighed and tagged THAT DAY. We will have special ordered tags for animals showing county level. They are $2.00 each. If you need to tag an animal for KSF or KJLS, those tags are $4.00 each. Bring a check or cash to pay for tags that morning. COMMERCIAL HEIFER CERTIFICATION To show commercial Heifers at the Kansas Junior Livestock Show & Kansas State Fair, you must have a completed commercial heifer certificate & have the official 4-H tagging and tattooing.

6 BUCKET CALF Leader: Martie TenEyck Home -(316) Cell (316) Bill Black (316) CLOVERBUD/4-H EXPLORING Leader: Lynnette Redington Phone: CLOTHING Zig Zaggers Leader: Cheryl Rizzuto Phone: (316) CRAFTS Leaders: Deidra Hendrick Phone: (316) Karen Tommer DOG Leader: Anna Schurter Phone: (316) February 23, 7:00 pm Community Room of Harvey County Courthouse, W 1/2, Newton (Note location & Date change) March 23, Thursday, 7 PM 4-H Building April 20, Thursday, 7 PM 4-H Building May 6, Saturday, 9 AM, Livestock Building at Fair Grounds Tag calves and have a short meeting. Saturday, February 18, 10:00 AM Salem Methodist Church, 115 Old Main, Newton Learn and explore al that 4-H has to offer at this project meeting! 4-H Cloverbuds is for 4-H Please Call Lynnette, Cloverbud Leader with any questions you may have. February 6 & 20, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Newton Fire Station #3, 2520 S. Kansas Ave., Newton All Levels. Making a Patchwork Apron. Fee of.50 for supplies. You should have the pattern & list of supplies. If you have not participated in previous meetings, you are WELCOME to attend, but you need to sign up by Jan. 20 so the Leader can give you the list. Future dates are March 13 & 27 Leathercraft Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:00 to 8:30 PM Extension Meeting Room, Courthouse, Newton Come make a leather bookmark, key fob or drink coaster! Ages 10 & Over, Cost is $5.00 Call the Extension office by Feb. 16 to Register Project Meetings in February, 4-H Building, Fair Grounds Tuesdays February 7, 14, 21, 28 Beginners 6:30 PM Advanced 7:30 PM Bring your dogs, dog shot record (card is available at the extension office) and a plan to have a great time! Any questions, call or Anna. FOODS & NUTRITION PROJECT Leader: Melinda Bass, Nutrition Phone: (620) Food & Nutrition project; Nutrition meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday, January through July All ages are welcome to attend February 9, 7:00 pm W 1/2 Community Room Mark your calendars for upcoming meetings: March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8; July 13

7 HORSE Leader: Debbie Church Phone: (316) Horse Meeting, February 16, 7:00 PM W 1/2 Comm. Rm. Bring 1 item that has to do with a horses hoof or leg. Be creative! Horse ID s Due in the Extension Office May 1. District Horse Show June 19, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutch MEAT GOATS Leader: Lisa Stockebrand Phone: (316) sheepmama1@hotmail.com SWINE, SHEEP & GOAT Weigh Day Friday, May 5 JR Meat Goat Producer Day, March 25, 9:00 am Weber Arena, KSU, Manhattan, KS. This event is dedicated to meat goat production and management practices. Workshop for all ages & skill levels. Lean the basics of production including: selection, nutrition, health & show ring practice. Registration is $15 per person by March 3, $20 after March 3. Check with office for information or go to: PHOTOGRAPHY Leader: Wendy Nugent Phone: (316) wendy.l.nugent@gmail.com Saturday, February 25, 11:00 AM at Drubers Donuts, 116 W. 6th, Newton We are going to take Industrial Photos in the area/alley of the stores. Bring money if you would like to buy yourself a donut or drink. RABBITS Leader: Anita Davis Phone: jayhawknurse@gmail.com Saturday February 18, 10:00 11:00 AM (DATE CHANGED!) Location: D Barn Farm, 4500 NW 24 th St, Newton (1 ¾ miles west of Meridian Rd on NW 24 th street or 1 ¼ miles east of Ridge Rd on NW 24 th street) If you are looking for animals, rabbit shows present a great opportunity to meet rabbit breeders and network with others. Check-out the KSRBA website for Spring shows in Kansas. SWINE Leader: Chris McGinn Phone: (316) chrismcginn65@gmail.com Spring Swine Show May 29 Watch for more information JR Swine Producer Day, March 11, 9:00 am Weber Arena, KSU, Manhattan, KS. This event will be a fun filled, education day of activities in which youth, parents, sheep project leaders & adults can increase their knowledge & experience of swine production & management. Cost is $15 per person by Feb. 22, $20 after Feb. 22. Check with office for information or go to: SWINE, SHEEP & GOAT Weigh Day Friday, May 5

8 New 4-H Foods and Nutrition Leader Plans Impactful Program A new 4-H project is now being offered in Harvey County! Burrton locale, Melinda Bass has started to offer monthly project meetings about Foods and Nutrition. Melinda is a 4-H parent, volunteer, and alumnus. Melinda brings years of expertise to project meetings, having an extensive background in healthcare. She holds a bachelor s of science in nursing and is also a licensed paramedic. Her specialty is in Critical Care with an emphasis in Cardiac. I became interested in nutrition because there are so many disease states that can be improved or eliminated through good nutrition. I have been in healthcare since 1989, she explained. I am really looking forward to teaching our youth some fundamentals of healthy food choices. The earlier kids can identify healthy foods and eating patterns, the better off they will be beginning their adult years. This is education that they will use though out their lives and that of their children and grandchildren, says Melinda. Throughout 4-H Nutrition meetings youth will learn to identify carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Participants will learn the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates, good and bad fats and where protein sources can come from. Learning to read nutritional labels will also be emphasized. Discussions about where our food supply comes from, and the steps it takes to get to the refrigerator will be held, as well as lessons about how non-perishable foods maintain a shelf life though preservatives and how to keep food at safe temperatures. The Harvey County 4-H program is very lucky to have Melinda serving as the new 4-H Foods and Nutrition Volunteer Project Leader. For more information about volunteer opportunities with the Harvey County 4-H program, call (316) Apple Oatmeal Muffins Makes: 6 Muffins Total Cost: $1.19 Serving Cost: $0.20 For breakfast on the go, a midday treat, or an afternoon snack, make this dish which helps add calcium to your daily intake. Ingredients 1/2 cup milk, non-fat 1/3 cup applesauce 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (uncooked) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 apple (tart, cored & chopped) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. Place 6 cupcake holders in baking tin. 3. In a mixing bowl, add milk and applesauce. Stir until blended. 4. Stir in flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until moistened (do not over mix). 5. Gently stir in the chopped apples. 6. Spoon into cupcake holders. 7. Bake for minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. 8. Cool in pan 5 minutes before serving. Store unused portions in an airtight container. Notes: Optional toppings: raisins, walnuts Try making this healthy recipe with your family! ENJOY!

9 February H Project Meetings and Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jan 2017 S M T W T F S Mar 2017 S M T W T F S H Club Days Chisholm Middle School, Newton 8:45 AM Zig Zaggers Sewing, 6-8 PM, Firestation #3 Dog Practice, 4-H Bldg. Beg. 6:30 PM; Advance 7:30 PM 4-H Foods Nutrition Meeting, 7 PM W 1/2 at Courthouse 4-H Day at LADYCAT Basketball, KSU Dog Practice, 4-H Bldg. Beg. 6:30 PM; Advance 7:30 PM Horse Project 7 PM, W 1/2, Cm Rm, Courthouse Rabbit Project Mtg.10 AM D Barn Farm ON FEB. 18 Cloverbud Mtg, 10 AM Salem Methodist Church 4-H Project Day, Floral Design, at Design by John 11AM to 12:30 PM Extension Office Closed - Presidents Day Zig Zaggers Sewing 6-8 PM, Firestation #3 Dog Practice, 4-H Bldg. Beg. 6:30 PM; Advance 7:30 PM Bucket Calf Prj Mtg 7 PM, W 1/2 Courthouse Leathercraft, 6-8:30 PM, Ext. Mtg Room, Courthouse BEEF WEIGH DAY 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Brubacher Farms Photography Prj., 11 AM, Drubers Dog Practice, 4-H Bldg. Beg. 6:30 PM; Advance 7:30 PM

10 K-State Research and Extension Harvey County P.O. Box 583 Newton, KS K-State Research and Extension, Harvey Co. P.O. Box 583 Newton, KS Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K- State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. K-State Research & Extension, Harvey County, is committed to making its services, activities, and program accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, please contact Hannah Anderson at Dear 4-H Family, Temperatures are slowly rising and the 4-H Calendar is filling up with exciting opportunities! Be sure to RSVP to any 4-H Project Meetings that you would like to attend this month. In this newsletter you will also find dates for events, camps, and project meetings scheduled for spring and summer. We know how busy life gets, so be sure to save the date for these great 4-H events! I am a believer that every child can benefit from a 4-H experience, so be sure to invite your neighbors and friends to join you at your next 4-H meeting! Sincerely, Hannah Hannah K Anderson Harvey County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development hannaha@ksu.edu