THANK YOU! 4-H COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS

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1 FOCUS ON 4-H A l l e g a n y C o u n t y, M D THANK YOU! May/June 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS May 1 ALL Livestock Registrations, County Bred Entry Cards, Bred & Owned Entry Cards, Horse, Chicken, Rabbit Registrations, Breeding/ Performance Leases for all animals exhibiting at fair both breeding and market! 6 to 7 MD Sheep & Wool Festival 13 4-H/FFA District Livestock Show, Garrett County 29 Memorial Day, UME Closed June 1 County scholarship applications due to 4-H Office. 1 MD 4-H Foundation scholarship applications due. 20 to 24 MD 4-H Teen Congress 25 to 29 Camp Algawa Livestock Tagging Thank you to all the volunteers/parents who assisted with the tagging process on Saturday, April 22. Special thank you to those manning the tagging stations: Chad Cessna, Lee Heavner, Bill McKenzie, Malakia May, Tonya Humbertson and FSU Intern, Kelsi Folch. Achievement Night Commissioner Bill Valentine once again assisted with the 4-H Achievement Dinner by handing out the awards for the evening. Thank you to those who helped with the place settings and those who stayed to help clean up after the event. Also, thank you to Kevin Kamauf, Fairgrounds Manager, for assisting us with arrangements for both events. We truly appreciate all your efforts and our program would not be a success without you. 4-H COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS Applications for the 2017/2018 academic year are now available. 4-H members planning to continue their education after high school and returning students are encouraged to apply. Due June 1. Applications are available at the UME Office, by ing jparrish@umd.edu, or at The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

2 1 Year of Service: Tara Arigo Stephanie Champ-Siebert Stefanie Crowe Donald Grimley Shawn Grove Tonya Grove Amy Klemm Will Kwok Brian Miller Stacie Miller Rebecca Smith Wendy Strawderman 5 Years of Service: Laureen Hott 4-H Leadership Award Cynthia Speis 4-H Alumni Award Atticus Speis ACHIEVEMENT DINNER BEST 4-H STORIES CJ Humbertson Junior Jacob Hunt Intermediate Olivia Young Senior BEST FIRST TIME RECORD BOOKS Alexis Dom Grace Fike Lila Hocherl OUTSTANDING 4-H ERS Juniors: Dusty Berg and Abigail Grove Intermediates: Carl Eckard and Brenna Jackson Seniors: Jason Alexis and Makayla Donahoe OUTSTANDING RECORD BOOK Olivia Young Pictured: Don Grimley, Tonya Grove, Shawn Grove, Atticus Speis and Rebecca Smith 4-H DIAMOND CLOVER AWARDS AMETHYST LEVEL 1 Dusty Berg Abigail Grove Gus Jackson AQUAMARINE LEVEL 2 Bo Berg RUBY LEVEL 3 Charles O Boyle William O Boyle EMERALD LEVEL 5 Alicia Jackson

3 4-H Record Books/Clover Memory Books Completed for H Livestock Club Cathy Cessna Holden Cessna Kylee Cessna Lucas Cessna Zane Cessna Erika Fairgrieve Keith Fairgrieve Lillie Humbertson Jasmynn Knight Jonah Knight Michael Knight Alan Robey Nathan Shryock Garrett Slider Johnna Slider Cassidy Stickel Matthew Straw Brienne Willison A*STAR Alicia Jackson Brenna Jackson Gus Jackson Reed Jackson Tyler Jackson Capering Kids Makenna Farris Taylor Farris Eden Houser Heidi Houser Isabella Martin Jacob Mehle Kelsey Price Sierra Price Olivia Young Hare Raisers Jasmine Baker Freedom Brannon Tiffany Cooper Dustin Darr Joseph Kovach Nathan Kovach Brianna Westfall Logan Westfall High Rock Savannah Kimble Elizabeth Mudge Jeremiah Mudge Lydia Mudge Just Hoofin It Emily Book Rebekah Book Abigail Grove Grace Miller Ava Strawderman Mountain View Jason Alexis Alexis Dom Grace Fike Ivy Hocherl Lila Hocherl Silas Hocherl Jacob Hunt Heather Riggleman Salimullah Vaughn Mt. & Valley Brody Anderson Bo Berg Dusty Berg David Cessna Dylan Cessna Makayla Donahoe Carl Eckard Maria Eckard Danielle Flinn Zachary Flinn Makensie Headley Jarrett Holliday Kaitlynn Holliday Makenna Holliday Christian Humbertson Kara McCusker Kolby McCusker Bryliee Miller Madalyn Miller Benjamin Northcraft Charles O Boyle William O Boyle Wyatt Robosson Hailey Ternent Lindsey Ternent Bailey Thompson KoltonWhorton Westernport Bulldogs Jackson Brashear Harley Smith

4 4-H SHOW & SALE ATTIRE 1. No farm names or other identification shall appear on show uniforms. 2. No hats are to be worn in show or sale ring. 3. Safe, appropriate attire, including footwear is required at all times. 4. Jewelry does not qualify as a neckpiece due to safety reasons. The following show attire is required for all shows, fitting and showing, and the livestock sale. Dairy Goats and Dairy Cattle: 4-H Boys: White slacks, white collared shirt with green, or black tie. 4-H Girls: White slacks/skirt, white collared shirt w/ green / black neck piece. Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goats, Rabbits, and Chickens. 4-H Boys: Tan or green slacks, white or tan collared shirt, with green or black tie. 4-H Girls: Tan or green slacks or skirt, white or tan collared shirt with green or black neck piece. Horses: Boys and Girls: Appropriate riding clothes and head gear. DRESS FOR SUCCESS Please remember to dress appropriately when representing 4-H at fair, public events, photographs for the newspaper, etc. Avoid clothing and accessories that: Depict the use of weapons Are obscene, defamatory or contain profanity Promote the use of tobacco, drugs, alcohol or other harmful products. \ FAIR REQUIREMENTS QUALITY ASSURANCE 4-H ers are required to complete the online training program when they reach each 4-H age division (Juniors (ages 8-10), Intermediates (ages 11-13), Seniors (ages 14-18) all as of January 1 of the current year OR when as Intermediate and Senior 4-H members, they choose to show a new species since last completing the program within their age division. Members may go directly to the AH&QA program at The program must be completed using Firefox, Chrome or Safari web browsers. The program is not supported by Internet Explorer. Upon completion of the program, members will have an opportunity to print a Certificate of Completion for their records. County 4-H staff will receive notification when members have completed the AH&QA training. Members MUST complete the AH&QA training no later than July 1, HORSE STANDARDS This must be completed by all horse exhibitors (who have not completed previously) by July 1, There are Knowledge Levels and Riding Levels. You only need to take each level once. Knowledge levels are required for all horse exhibitors. These exams can be taken at our office Monday Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. Please call or to schedule the tests. A study guide can be found here: under Study Materials. Riding levels are required for all horse exhibitors who plan to participate in riding classes. Dates are being scheduled in May. Call the office or jparrish@umd.edu for information. WESTERN MARYLAND 4-H/FFA DISTRICT SHOW The Western Maryland 4-H/FFA District Show is one of the four regional Spring Livestock Shows for Maryland 4-H and FFA members. Although this show is judged, it is designed as a learning experience. District Show is scheduled for May 13, 2017 at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. Entry deadline is May 5, Registration available at: extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/ WMDdistrict%20show%20book%202017_0.pdf

5 STATE LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON MARYLAND 4-H CONGRESS 2017 The premier leadership event for Maryland 4-Hers ages 13 to 18 will be held June 20 to 24 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Experience the University of Maryland Live in student residence halls Learn new skills Share your talents Build your 4-H resume Explore opportunities Make new friends Have fun! Career tracks include: Agriculture & Animal Science Agronomy & Plant Science Creative & Fine Arts Communications & Journalism Engineering Healthy Living Law & Policy 4-Hers must be 4-H age 13 or older and actively enrolled in 4-H. Early bird registration due May 12. For more information, contact Lacie at or Members from Allegany County participating in the Maryland State Livestock Skillathon were: Bo Berg Dusty Berg Carl Eckard Maria Eckard Zack Flinn Kyla McCusker Kara McCusker Bryliee Miller Madalyn Miller Charlie O Boyle William O Boyle Lindsey Ternent Hailey Ternent 4-H STATE TEEN COUNCIL Submitted by William O Boyle The 4-H state council is a group of 4-Hers from all across Maryland and all 4-H projects including livestock, agriculture, acting, robotics, and others gather together and create a voice that inspires youth and adults to do better in their community and state either individually or as a part of a larger group of people. Last year the council worked on reaching out to people and informing them on agriculture in Maryland and where their food comes from. This year the council is working on another activity that everyone should care about and that is the bee population and decline in pollinators in Maryland and how life would change without bees. Interest in this subject came into view when bumble bees where added to the endangered species list this January. There are over 200 pollinators and bees in Maryland and many are endangered. The council will be holding booths and activities at many events in Maryland including 4-H Congress, Maryland Day, and the Maryland State Fair among others. We hope that 4-Hers from all over come to our events and learn something they didn t know and more importantly have fun. We all hope to see you there.

6 Camp Algawa Sunday, June 25 to Thursday, June 29, 2017 Open to youth Ages 8 to 15 (by January 1, 2017) STATE EVENT POSSIBILITIES Maryland 4-H has many competitive events. Check them out and let Lacie know if you would be interested. Animal Science Events Dairy Bowl Dairy Judging Dog Bowl Dairy Goat Judging Hippology Horse Judging Horse Communication Horse Bowl Egg Preparation Poultry & Egg Judging Avian Bowl Livestock Judging Livestock Skillathon Rabbit Judging Engineering Events Bicycle Safety Lawn Tractor Tractor Operator Safety Small Engine Electric Computer Robotics Other Events Horticulture Judging Fashion Revue 4-H Presents! Public Speaking Exciting things are being planned for the week, including classes in marksmanship, environmental studies, canoeing, archery, crafts, recreation, campfires, food, fun and new friends. The Camp is an educational activity of the Garrett, Allegany, & Washington 4-H programs with instructors and counselors volunteering their time. The Camp is situated beside a 20-acre lake that is used for swimming and canoeing. There are 12 cabins, sleeping 12 campers each, plus a Lodge Hall, dining hall, showers, Nature Center, challenge course, basketball court, archery and riffle ranges and miles of hiking trails. The Western Maryland 4-H Center is an American Camp Association Accredited facility and program. Information is available at: jparrish@umd.edu or call for a registration form. There are partial scholarships available for Allegany County 4-H members. MARYLAND 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS Eligible Maryland 4-H students can apply for a Maryland 4-H Foundation scholarship. Each applicant may only receive one (1) scholarship per year for two (2) years before becoming ineligible to apply. To be considered for any of the Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarships, a completed application must be received at the Maryland 4-H Office on or before June 1, No applications will be accepted by fax. Sorry, no exceptions. For information on Maryland 4-H scholarships, visit: scholarships

7 4-H IN THE NEWS!! Submit your photos and articles to by the following dates: February 18; April 18; June 18; August 18; October 18; December 18. LOCAL FUNDRAISER Just Hoofin' It members recently held a fundraiser at Chick-fil-A. The money raised was donated to Delaney's Dream. Delaney suffers from Batten's Disease which is a neurological disease. PUBLIC SPEAKING Allegany County 4-H recently held the annual 4-H County Public Speaking Contest. Champions of the contest will travel to the University of Maryland in College Park to compete in the state contest on April 29. Show left to right are: Emmaline Speis, Emily Book, Abigail Grove and Bekah Book. Pictured: Front Ethan Kwok*; Back Kelsie Burkett*, Maria Eckard, Kyla McCusker*, Malakia May*, Carl Eckard and Abigail Grove* *Champion A FRIEND IN NEED Members of the Mt. & Valley 4-H Club recently presented a check to Mr. Lee Heavner, retired FFA Advisor for Allegany County. The Heavner family recently lost their home in a fire.

8 RECYCLED CRAFT IDEA MAKE A TIN-CAN WIND CHIME MAY BIRTHDAYS! Anika Bokil David Cessna Alexis Dom Emma Dudley Maria Eckard Eli Holfacker Olivia Klemm Phoebe Shuttleworth Matthew Watson JUNE BIRTHDAYS! Bo Berg Agastya Bhandari Catherine Cessna Christian Cimaglia Kyla Farris Silas Hocherl Jacob Hunt Johnah Knight Michael Knight Kara McCusker Materials: 5 or 6 tin cans in different sizes Acrylic paint or latex wall paint Paintbrushes Painter's tape Hammer Nail Twine Scissors 10"-wide embroidery hoop Hot-glue gun Directions: 1. Rinse cans in hot water and remove any labels. Let dry. Paint cans a solid color, applying two coats (TIP: Semi- or high-gloss paint gives cans a great shine.) Paint geometric designs on cans. For stripes, use painter's tape to mask off sections. Let dry. 2. Using a hammer and a nail, tap a small hole through center of a can bottom. Cut a 3' length of twice and thread through hole. Knot end inside of can. Repeat for remaining cans. 3. Tie cans to embroidery hoop using simple square knots. Space evenly around hoop. Vary lengths so they can hang at different heights. Make sure they are close enough to one another to collide when wind blows, so they will make a sound. Apply glue to each knot to keep it in place. 4. Glue one end of twine to hoop, then wrap twine around hoop until completely covered. Glue end in place. To make a hanger, cut three 2'-long pieces of twine. Tie each piece to hoop, spaced evenly around hoop. Tie pieces together in a single knot, making sure hoop hangs level.

9 H CALENDAR January 2 UME Office Closed 10 Resumes for national trips due to Lacie. 15 Resumes for national trips to State 4-H Office. 15 MD 4-H Gala 16 UME Office Closed 20 to 22 World Horse Expo February 1 Due to 4-H Office: Record Books, Enrollment Forms, Secretary Books 6, 13, 20 & 27 Livestock Skillathon Practice, 6:30 p.m. March 10 County Public Speaking Contest, 6:30 p.m. 4 State Livestock Skillathon 13 Officer Training, 6:30 p.m. 25 to 30 National 4-H Conference April 6 New UME Volunteer Training, 6:00 p.m. 14 Easter Egg Hunt, UME Closed 22 Spring livestock tagging, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 23 Achievement Dinner, 3:00 p.m. 29 Maryland Day, State Public Speaking May 1 ALL Livestock Registrations, County Bred Entry Cards, Bred & Owned Entry Cards, Horse, Chicken, Rabbit Registrations, Breeding/ Performance Leases for all animals exhibiting at fair both breeding and market! 6 to 7 MD Sheep & Wool Festival 13 4-H/FFA District Livestock Show, Garrett County 29 Memorial Day, UME Closed June 1 County scholarship applications due to 4-H Office. 1 MD 4-H Foundation scholarship applications due. 25 to 29 Camp Algawa 20 to 24 MD 4-H Teen Congress July 1 QA and Horse Standards must be completed. 4 UME Closed 7 to 9 Horse Jamboree 11 Fair set up & picnic 15 to 22 Allegany County Fair 20 4-H Presents at Fair 22 4-H Livestock Sale at Fair 31 State Fair entries due August 24 to Sept. 4 Maryland State Fair 26 State engineering contests 27 Robotics challenge at State Fair 31 Diamond Clover Level 6 proposal due to UME Office. September Enrollment for new 4-H year begins. 2 State Livestock Judging 3 State Fashion Revue 4 Labor Day, UME Office Closed TBA State Rifle Match October 1 to 7 National 4-H Week 10 National Trip applications to Lacie. 12 New UME Volunteer Training 15 National Trip applications to State Office TSC paper clover sales TBA November 10 Veterans Day, UME Office closed 15 Treasurer s Books with Annual Financial Report & Club Inventory Report for July 1, 2016 to June 30, to 19 MD 4-H Volunteer Forum 18 County steer tagging, 8-10 a.m. 23 to 24 UME Office closed for Thanksgiving December 1 Market Steer registrations, County Bred Entry Cards, Bred & Owned Entry Cards due to 4-H Office. 25 to 31 UME Office Closed for winter break Dates and Times Subject to Change

10 Allegany County Office One Commerce Drive Cumberland, Maryland H Faculty/Staff Lacie Ashby Extension Educator Jessica Mellon Extension Educator Jody Parrish Administrative Assistant Don t forget to like Allegany County 4-H on facebook to receive the latest news and updates. To receive your newsletter by , send a note to: jparrish@umd.edu